Corporate Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

EMEA Corporate Counsel (Fintech): Leading drafting and negotiation of SaaS agreements, focusing on EMEA customers and related privacy topics. Focus on building and maintaining templates, clause libraries, fallback positions, and internal guidance so teams can move faster with consistency.

Location: Must be based in a European time zone. Strong preference for Ireland or the UK; other European locations considered case by case.

Salary: $190,000 USD (or equivalent in local currency)

Company

hirify.global powers automated communication that people actually want to receive, helping teams send smarter, more relevant messages using real-time behavioral data.

What you will do

• Lead drafting and negotiation of SaaS agreements, including MSAs, order forms, SOWs, renewals, and amendments for EMEA customers.
• Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on GDPR, UK GDPR, and related privacy topics as hirify.global expands across EMEA.
• Build and maintain templates, clause libraries, fallback positions, and internal guidance so teams can move faster with consistency.
• Advise on cross-functional initiatives impacting EMEA operations, including GTM programs, new product features, and partner models.
• Partner closely with Sales and Deal Desk to improve contract cycle times, reduce friction, and unblock deals.

Requirements

• 5+ years post-JD experience, including meaningful SaaS commercial contracting experience (sales-side required).
• Strong experience with European privacy frameworks, including GDPR / UK GDPR and how privacy issues show up in product and contracts.
• Experience supporting EMEA-facing teams, with comfort working across time zones and cultures.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain risk in plain language.
• Must be based in a European time zone (required).
• Strong fluency in English required.

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting EMEA sales teams at a SaaS or cloud company.
• Hands-on experience with SCCs, TIAs, and international data transfer frameworks.
• Privacy credential (e.g., CIPP/E) or equivalent depth through practice.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive benefits package supports your well-being and growth, including 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and supplemental insurance premiums for you and your family.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Stipends for remote work and wellness.
• Professional development budget.

Hiring process

• 30-minute video call with Recruiter
• 45-minute video call with Hiring Manager
• 2 - 45-minute video calls with prospective peers and leaders
• Take-home assignment followed by a review call