Legal Counsel, Commercial 

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space—we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models.

The role

As the Legal Counsel at Prolific, you’ll lead our commercial contracting work and provide clear, pragmatic legal support across the business. You’ll work closely with Sales, Partnerships, Services and other key stakeholders to drive efficient contracting, enable growth, and help teams make informed decisions. Additionally, you will have experience with other areas of the law, including employment law, IP, and corporate. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys combining autonomy with cross-functional collaboration.

Join us in shaping a scalable, efficient, and business-aligned legal function at Prolific — ideal for someone who is adaptable, clear-thinking, and driven to make meaningful impact.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 5+ years PQE; US-qualified 
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (in-house or private practice).
• Confident engaging with counterparties across the UK, US, and Europe.
• Experience supporting RFPs/tenders, ideally including public sector and academia.
• Experience with labor and employment laws
• Ability to streamline contracting processes and develop playbooks, templates, and training.
• Strong communicator able to translate legal issues clearly for non-legal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently and under pressure, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• General understanding of data protection laws is a plus

What you’ll be doing in the role 

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