Job Summary
At SAP, we help the world run better. We are looking for a commercial lawyer to support all legal matters affecting the SAP business in the United Kingdom. The role is based at SAP offices in Clockhouse Place, Bedfont Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 8HD.
Applicants must be on the SRA, be an English lawyer, have 1‑3 years post‑admission experience, and come from either a major global corporate law firm with commercial contract law experience or a tech company focused on SaaS/cloud contract law.
Responsibilities
* Report to the Head of the UK Legal team and Deputy Regional General Counsel in EMEA.
* Serve as part of the UK legal team and SAP Global Legal, working closely with UK business stakeholders.
* Be primarily responsible for legal work for one of the UK sales divisions.
* Act as the primary negotiator for complex commercial contracts with SAP customers and partners and provide trusted legal advice to SAP’s management.
* Ensure company business strategies are applied with full awareness of legal implications and risks.
* Ensure all contracts comply with SAP’s legal, contractual and business processes and policies.
* Report legal disputes, legal aspects of customer escalations, and interact with outside counsel as necessary.
* Contribute to the overall success of SAP’s business and be recognized as a business partner with an understanding of SAP’s business objectives and cloud strategy.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships and partner with account executives, sales managers and other SAP teams such as Finance, Commercial and Revenue Recognition.
* Work closely with SAP’s Office of Ethics & Compliance, ensuring appropriate internal governance for transactions and other business activities.
* Understand and navigate the commercial pressures of a high‑pressure sales environment.
Qualifications
* A qualified English lawyer, registered with the SRA.
* Excellent working knowledge of Contract and IT law with 1‑3 years post‑admission experience.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills.
* Experience in IT and IP law.
* Working knowledge of Data Privacy and Data Protection laws such as GDPR.
* Experience negotiating commercial contracts with customers and partners.
* Works well with other UK lawyers and can operate effectively as part of a team.
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and cope well with pressure (including quarter‑end pressures).
* Works independently and creatively while keeping critical stakeholders informed, collaborates well with different parts of the global organisation and responds effectively to SAP’s sales and management teams.
Culture and Benefits
We keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits and a team that wants you to succeed.
SAP is committed to inclusion, health and well‑being, and flexible working models that support everyone to run at their best. We are purpose‑driven, future‑focused and embrace the unique capabilities and qualities each person brings.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
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