Legal Manager

Hybrid in Poland: Gdańsk, Poland: Warsaw

Jurisprudence

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We are seeking a Legal Manager to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the company’s strategic legal direction. You will collaborate with professionals across multiple regions and support business growth through effective legal management. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and values teamwork.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the expansion of EPAM’s commercial activities and address legal matters in Polish and Central and Eastern European operations
Draft, negotiate, and revise a broad range of client commercial contracts, including IT software services agreements, consulting agreements, statements of work, NDAs, and Data Processing Agreements
Prepare, negotiate, and update procurement agreements, such as subcontractor, vendor, alliance, and lease contracts, as well as NDAs and Data Processing Agreements
Provide legal support to sales and business teams during RFP processes
Collaborate with internal business stakeholders and members of the global Legal team to facilitate deal closure
Lead and participate in special projects, including template development, standardization of contract positions, and improvement of contract management practices
Educate internal teams to ensure consistent application of legal policies and procedures
Assist with GDPR compliance, working with cross-functional teams and offering guidance on privacy and data protection laws, regulations, and industry standards
Advise on regulatory matters related to digital, technology, and cybersecurity, and support compliance initiatives such as NIS2 requirements
Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, including external legal counsel
Prepare management reports summarizing contract negotiations, disputes, and key information for decision-making
Develop and deliver training on legal policies, programs, and contract approaches

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Jurisprudence or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney, with background in a top-tier law firm or in-house at a recognized IT services provider
In-depth knowledge of Contract Law, Data Protection Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Polish Law
Proven ability to negotiate software development services agreements
Broad commercial legal experience and sound judgment
Strong drafting and writing skills for legal documents
Experience managing multiple priorities and working under pressure
Ability to work independently, demonstrating speed and a strong work ethic
Experience in commercial IT services transactions
Excellent communication skills for both speaking and writing in English and Polish at an advanced level

Nice to have

Familiarity with legal systems in other European countries
Fluency in Russian, which is beneficial for cross-border legal matters