Overview
We are seeking a commercially minded Corporate Counsel to support our growing EMEA business. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) (or equivalent), who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and is confident advising on complex commercial transactions.
Experience working on contracts across the Middle East is advantageous, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of revenue-generating agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, and professional services contracts
- Partner closely with Sales and Commercial teams to support deal execution while balancing legal risk and business objectives
- Provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice on commercial and contractual matters
- Translate business and operational requirements into clear, effective contractual terms
- Support and improve internal legal processes, templates, playbooks, and empowerment materials
- Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and contribute to cross-functional initiatives
- Stay informed on relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments across EMEA
- Support broader Legal team projects and strategic initiatives as needed
- Remote working with occasional office attendance required
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction with 2–5 years’ PQE
- Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (technology/SaaS preferred)
- Exposure to multi-jurisdictional work within EMEA; Middle East experience is a plus
- Background in private practice and/or in-house legal teams
Skills & Attributes
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk and business priorities
- Confident communicator, able to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
- Practical, solution-driven approach to legal challenges
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- High attention to detail with a proactive, self-starting mindset
- Collaborative team player
Language Skills
- Fluency in English is essential
- Additional European languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian) are advantageous but not required
Our Values
If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.