AGC/DGC - Legal Generalist

About Sand

Sand Technologies is a fast-growing enterprise AI company that solves real-world problems for large blue-chip companies and governments worldwide.

We’re pioneers of meaningful AI: our solutions go far beyond chatbots. We are using data and AI to solve the world’s biggest issues in telecommunications, sustainable water management, energy, healthcare, climate change, smart cities, and other areas that have a real impact on the world. For example, our AI systems help to manage the water supply for the entire city of London. We created the AI algorithms that enabled the 7th largest telecommunications company in the world to plan its network in 300 cities in record time. And we built a digital healthcare system that enables 30m people in a country to get world-class healthcare despite a shortage of doctors.

We’ve grown our revenues by over 500% in the last 12 months while winning prestigious scientific and industry awards for our cutting-edge technology. We’re underpinned by over 300 engineers and scientists working across Africa, Europe, the UK and the US. 

About the role

We are seeking a highly qualified attorney as the second legal hire for the legal function, providing both high-level legal advice and strategic coordination across the team. This role offers broad exposure to corporate governance, contracts, IP, privacy, legal operations, and cross-border matters. 

The AGC/DGC will provide hands-on, generalist legal while leading strategic initiatives, coordinating priorities across the legal team, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate is highly independent, proactive, and capable of handling complex legal matters with cross-border implications.

Specific Responsibilities

• Serve as senior legal counsel and Chief of Staff for the legal function, providing strategic oversight and coordinating initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, board matters, and shareholder processes.
• Provide guidance on intellectual property and privacy matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and improve legal operations initiatives, working closely with contractors and external counsel.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical solutions for business teams.
• Manage multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and business objectives.

Location

• Global, remote

Requirements 

• Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 7-12+ years of generalist experience across functions including corporate governance, M&A, commercial contracts, IP, privacy, and legal operations.
• Exposure to cross-border or multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Experience in SaaS or technology sector preferred.
• Privacy program experience preferred.
• Flexibility to coordinate with North America and EMEA teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative, independent, and decisive.
• Highly detailed and process oriented.
• Strong integrity and ethical standards.

 

Requirements - Preferable

• Senior level experience in legal department of a fast-paced, hyperscaling SAAS or technology company

 

Personal Attributes

• Client Centricity & Integrity: We let Our Clients Run the Company, Surf Like Yvon to stay true to our values, and Play the Long Game with integrity.
• Collaboration and Inclusion: We live by Each One, Teach Ten and ensure Everybody is Welcome.
• Operational Excellence and Simplicity: We K.I.S.S. by keeping things simple while always striving to Raise the Bar.
• Action, Ownership, and Execution: We Decide, Get Stuff Done, and Do Hard Things with accountability.
• Growth, Innovation, and Resilience: We Choose Growth, Pioneer boldly, and remember There is No Failure.

Due to the considerable amount of virtual work and interaction with colleagues and customers in different physical locations internationally, it is essential that the successful applicant has the drive and ethic to succeed in working in small teams physically but in larger efforts virtually. Self-drive to communicate constantly using web collaboration and video conferencing is essential.