Counsel, Commercial Contacts (SaaS)

TL;DR

Counsel, Commercial Contacts (SaaS): Providing legal advice and negotiating commercial contracts for enterprise-level and public-sector clients across EMEA with an accent on SaaS, cloud services, and data protection. Focus on managing high-priority transactions, adapting contracts, and identifying legal risks while fostering cross-functional relationships.

Location: Based in our London office

Company

hirify.global is a leading software company providing digital employee experience management solutions to over 1,300 customers globally.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including sales, software licenses, and SaaS agreements.
• Collaborate with sales and other stakeholders to close deals with customers and partners, managing multiple high-priority transactions.
• Develop and negotiate agreements for partner programs, including Reseller, Distribution, and Teaming agreements.
• Adapt existing contracts and draft new documentation to reflect changes in services, products, or commercial relationships.
• Develop and provide training to internal teams on key legal issues, contract management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactively identify and address potential legal risks, providing strategic solutions and supporting operational efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE), with a strong focus on commercial contracts, particularly in the SaaS and cloud services industry.
• Licensed to practice law in the UK.
• Experience negotiating complex enterprise-level contracts, with a strong understanding of various licensing models.
• Proven ability to work closely with sales teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Working knowledge of global privacy and data protection regulations, including experience handling customer security questionnaires and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Exceptional communication and drafting skills, with attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Pioneering a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works.
• Innovative solutions integrating real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints.
• Operating as One Team with over 1200 employees across 5 continents.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity with over 75 nationalities working together.