Job Description

At Proximus Global, we are shaping the future of communications and digital innovation through responsible use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. As Product Counsel – AI & Technology, you will serve as a trusted advisor to product, engineering, technology, privacy, security, and business teams, helping translate complex legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations into practical solutions that enable innovation while managing risk. You will play a key role in developing and implementing AI governance frameworks, advising on emerging regulatory requirements, supporting technology transactions, and ensuring that our products and services are designed and deployed responsibly across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with product, engineering, data science, privacy, security, and business stakeholders to develop and implement governance frameworks that enable responsible AI innovation while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Advise on the legal, regulatory, and ethical implications of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and commercialization.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, controls, and operational processes to support AI governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and analyze global developments in AI regulation, including the EU AI Act, emerging U.S. state AI laws, and other international frameworks, and translate complex requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of AI risk assessments, governance processes, and mitigation strategies for AI-enabled products and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage legal risks associated with AI systems, including transparency, fairness, accountability, explainability, bias, security, and human oversight considerations.
• Provide legal support for technology, AI, and corporate transactions, including conducting due diligence, negotiating commercial agreements, and identifying and mitigating AI-specific legal and regulatory risks.
• Advise on intellectual property matters relating to AI systems, including training data rights, licensing, ownership of models and outputs, and protection of proprietary technology.
• Help safeguard highly sensitive, confidential, proprietary, and privileged information through the implementation of appropriate governance and legal controls.
• Deliver practical training and guidance to internal stakeholders on AI governance, emerging legal developments, and responsible AI practices.Your Profile

Essential Qualifications

• J.D., LL.B., or equivalent law degree, and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience advising on technology, AI, machine learning, data, privacy, or digital product matters in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of global AI regulatory frameworks and emerging legislative developments, including the EU AI Act and evolving U.S. and international AI regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with product, engineering, and technical teams to operationalize legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory considerations associated with AI technologies, including model governance, transparency, accountability, and fairness.
• Knowledge of intellectual property issues relating to AI, including training data usage, model ownership, licensing, and AI-generated outputs.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing practical mitigation strategies for technology and AI-related risks.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI ethics principles, algorithmic fairness, responsible AI standards, and industry best practices.
• Technical education, experience, or demonstrated ability to understand AI/ML concepts, data science methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Experience supporting global organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience advising on complex technology transactions, SaaS agreements, cloud services, and strategic technology partnerships.

We are offering

• Good compensation - Competitive € salary plus benefits package.
• Development opportunities.
• Challenging but also a friendly working environment.
• And much, much more...

About Proximus Global

Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, our solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Our unrivalled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle.

Our comprehensive suite of solutions – from our super network for voice, messaging, and data, to 5G and IoT; and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalised omnichannel engagement – enables businesses and communities to thrive. Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, we honour our commitment to connect, protect and engage everyone, everywhere.