Overview
Legal Counsel • Spoki • San Vito dei Normanni, Apulia, Italy
Descrizione dell'offerta di lavoro
Who We Are
Spoki is a Conversational Platform that helps companies build authentic relationships with their customers through WhatsApp and Artificial Intelligence. We believe in the value of genuine connections and provide tools that enable marketing, sales, and customer care teams to communicate in a direct, effective, and personal way.
Our culture is built on four key principles: an unwavering passion for what we do, putting customer success first, working as a united and collaborative team, and approaching challenges with an entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset.
The role
As Legal Counsel at Spoki, you will be the internal legal guardian of our business operations and growth strategy. This is a strategic, high-impact role designed for a legal professional who understands technology, data privacy, and the evolving AI regulatory landscape.
Your mission is to ensure Spoki operates in full legal compliance while enabling rapid business growth through clear contracts, robust data protection practices, and proactive risk management. You\'ll work at the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy—making legal a competitive advantage, not a bottleneck.
This role is for a pragmatic, business-oriented legal professional who thrives in fast-paced tech environments and believes legal should empower innovation, not slow it down.
Location: San Vito dei Normanni, Italy
What you will do
Contract Management & Negotiation
Draft, review, and negotiate B2B commercial contracts (SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, partnership agreements)
Manage customer and supplier contracts lifecycle, ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risk
Support sales and business development teams with contract templates, playbooks, and rapid turnaround
Negotiate and finalize contracts with technology providers, vendors, and strategic partners
Ensure contract compliance with Italian, EU, and international commercial law
GDPR & Data Privacy Compliance
Design and maintain Spoki\'s GDPR compliance framework and data protection policies
Draft and update privacy policies, cookie policies, data processing agreements (DPAs), and GDPR documentation
Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new products and features
Act as internal Data Protection Officer (DPO) or coordinate with external DPO when required
Manage data subject requests (access, erasure, portability) and privacy-related inquiries
Monitor evolving EU and national data protection regulations and ensure ongoing compliance
Support implementation of privacy-by-design principles across product and engineering teams
AI Act & Emerging Technology Regulation
Monitor and interpret the EU AI Act and related regulations affecting AI-powered products
Assess Spoki\'s AI systems for compliance with emerging AI regulatory requirements
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to implement AI governance frameworks
Draft AI-related disclaimers, terms of use, and transparency documentation
Stay ahead of evolving AI regulation across Europe and key international markets
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a pragmatic, business-oriented Legal & Compliance professional with strong experience in commercial contracts, data protection, and emerging technology regulation, who enjoys working closely with fast-moving product, sales, and engineering teams.
Experience & Background
Law degree (or equivalent legal qualification); specialization in commercial, technology, or data protection law is a strong plus
3+ years of experience in in-house legal team, preferably in SaaS, tech, or digital businesses
Proven hands-on experience drafting and negotiating B2B commercial contracts (SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, partnership and vendor agreements)
Solid experience managing the full contract lifecycle, from drafting to execution and compliance
Strong working knowledge of Italian, EU, and international commercial law
Demonstrated experience with GDPR compliance, ideally acting as internal DPO or as primary GDPR point of contact
Familiarity with AI-powered products and interest or experience in AI regulation (EU AI Act) is highly desirable
Legal & Technical Expertise
Excellent understanding of GDPR, including:
Privacy and cookie policies
Data processing agreements (DPAs)
DPIAs and privacy risk assessments
Data subject rights management
Ability to translate legal requirements into practical, scalable processes for product and engineering teams
Knowledge of privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles
Ability to monitor and interpret regulatory developments (GDPR updates, EU AI Act, digital regulation trends)
Comfortable drafting AI-related terms, transparency notices, and compliance documentation
Business & Soft Skills
Strong negotiation skills with a solution-oriented and commercial mindset
Able to balance legal risk management with business growth needs
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal topics to non-legal stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, autonomous, and comfortable owning legal topics end-to-end
Collaborative mindset, with a natural inclination to work closely with sales, product, engineering, and leadership teams
Languages
Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken)
Spanish and additional languages are a plus
Mindset & Cultural Fit
Tech-curious and motivated by innovation, AI, and digital products
Comfortable in a scaling startup / high-growth environment
Pragmatic, hands-on, and not overly theoretical
What We Offer
Own the legal function in a company poised for global expansion and ambitious growth
Work with an international, passionate, supportive, and talented team dedicated to excellence
Tech Gear: Apple MacBook Air, Apple Keyboard, Apple Trackpad, 2nd WideScreen Monitor
Regular team-building events and celebrations
Access to cutting-edge technologies and exposure to emerging legal challenges in AI and SaaS
Opportunity to shape legal and compliance strategy in a high-growth, innovative company
Competitive Compensation: Gross salary ranging from €25,000 to €35,000/year, with performance-based adjustments
Location: San Vito dei Normanni, Puglia, Italy
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter to Serena.Spera@spoki.com in which you tell us:
Why you\'re excited about joining Spoki
Your experience with GDPR, contracts, and tech/SaaS legal matters
How you approach balancing legal compliance with business agility
Spoki is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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