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
1. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of revenue-generating agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, and professional services contracts
2. Partner closely with Sales and Commercial teams to support deal execution while balancing legal risk and business objectives
3. Provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice on commercial and contractual matters
4. Translate business and operational requirements into clear, effective contractual terms
5. Support and improve internal legal processes, templates, playbooks, and empowerment materials
6. Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations
7. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and contribute to cross-functional initiatives
8. Stay informed on relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments across EMEA
9. Support broader Legal team projects and strategic initiatives as needed
10. Remote working with occasional office attendance required
Qualifications & Experience
11. Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction with 2–5 years’ PQE
12. Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (technology/SaaS preferred)
13. Exposure to multi-jurisdictional work within EMEA; Middle East experience is a plus
14. Background in private practice and/or in-house legal teams
Skills & Attributes
15. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk and business priorities
16. Confident communicator, able to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
17. Practical, solution-driven approach to legal challenges
18. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
19. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
20. High attention to detail with a proactive, self-starting mindset
21. Collaborative team player
Language Skills
22. Fluency in English is essential
23. 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.