Legal Counsel- Commercial- 5+ years post qualification, APJ and ME Focus. UK based.
Legal Counsel- Commercial- 5+ years post qualification, APJ and ME Focus. UK based.
Apply remote type Hybrid locations United Kingdom - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R00291
Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and derive value from data across data centers, edge, and cloud, with a focus on cybersecurity threats, immutable backups, AI threat detection, and rapid recovery. Recognized globally for innovation, product strength, and design simplicity, Cohesity is shaping the future of data security.
Join us in leading AI-powered data security
We seek a lawyer with 5+ years’ experience to join our legal team in the UK or Ireland, supporting our sales team across APJ and ME regions. The role involves partnering with sales, deal management, finance, and technical teams, handling contracts and corporate matters, and collaborating with the legal team and Chief Legal Officer.
Responsibilities:
1. Negotiate and draft complex technology sales, partnering transactions, and various commercial contracts.
2. Develop legal efficiencies to support sales, channel, and business development teams.
3. Create and improve contract templates and negotiation playbooks; provide internal training.
4. Work with sales leadership and company leaders on strategic initiatives and customer transactions.
5. Advise proactively on legal issues and risks.
Required Skills & Experience:
1. 5+ years in law firm or in-house legal work, preferably in technology transactions.
2. Law degree from a recognized university; license to practice in the UK, US, or EU; exceptional candidates without a license will be considered.
3. Experience in SaaS, cloud computing, enterprise software, and data privacy valued but not essential.
4. Effective in customer-focused environments and partner with sales teams in fast-paced transactions.
5. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
6. Strong judgment, integrity, strategic thinking, and practical legal advice.
Essential to Success:
1. Flexibility to support global time zones.
2. Comfort with ambiguity and a nimble, inventive approach.
3. Team player capable of high-pressure collaboration.
4. Committed to personal growth and development.
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In-Office Expectations: Employees within a 45-minute commute work 2-3 days in the office weekly.
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