Corporate Counsel EMEA

Experience: 2 to 5 years

Location: Bracknell, England, United Kingdom

Skills: SaaS, software licensing, data protection, GDPR, commercial contracts, negotiation, analytical skills, English, French, Spanish, Italian

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 workplace 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 skilled 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 explicit, 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.

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