Legal Manager

Hybrid in Poland: Gdańsk, Poland: Warsaw

Jurisprudence

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We are inviting a Legal Manager to join our team. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the company’s legal direction and support its ongoing growth. You will collaborate with colleagues from various countries and use your legal expertise to help achieve business objectives. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working in a lively, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee legal aspects of EPAM’s commercial operations in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe
Prepare, review, and negotiate diverse client contracts, including those for IT software services, consulting, statements of work, NDAs, and data processing
Create, negotiate, and manage procurement agreements for subcontractors, vendors, alliances, leases, NDAs, and data processing
Advise sales and business teams on legal matters during RFP activities
Work closely with internal partners and the global Legal team to ensure successful deal execution
Lead and contribute to initiatives such as developing contract templates, harmonizing legal standards, and optimizing contract management processes
Train internal staff to promote consistent application of legal policies and procedures
Support GDPR compliance by collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing expertise on privacy and data protection
Offer guidance on digital, technology, and cybersecurity laws, and assist with compliance projects like NIS2
Engage with internal and external legal experts, including outside counsel
Prepare reports for management summarizing contract negotiations, disputes, and other important legal matters
Organize and facilitate training sessions on legal policies, programs, and contract procedures

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law or a related discipline
At least 5 years of experience practicing law, including time at a leading law firm or as in-house counsel for a major IT services company
Comprehensive understanding of Contract Law, Data Protection Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Polish legal standards
Demonstrated ability to negotiate software development agreements
Extensive background in commercial law and strong decision-making abilities
Exceptional drafting and written communication skills
Advanced proficiency in both English and Polish, written and spoken
Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and working effectively under pressure
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative
Experience handling legal issues related to commercial IT services

Nice to have

Knowledge of legal systems in other European countries
Russian language skills, valuable for international legal collaboration