Senior Legal Counsel — Global Tech Company (Hybrid or Remote)

Hi there 👋 this is Mila Read from Found Legal where we specialise in in-house technology lawyer recruitment.
My client is a global Software company looking to hire a Senior Commercial Technology lawyer at 8+ PQE level.

Location / Remote

The role can be hybrid or remote for the right person.
Location options:
United Kingdom — London / Thames Valley (twice a month) or remote
Ireland — there is an office in Dublin, minimal office presence or remote
France — there is a small office in Paris, most people work remotely
Germany — there is an office in Nuremberg, can work fully remotely
Netherlands — a well established office in Amsterdam, where Head of EMEA sales is based + CEO, good to come to the office for career prospects but can be hybrid
Belgium — remote

Company

B-to-B Software company whose clients are other tech companies, with ca. 2500 employees globally
Headquartered in Europe (no US late night calls)
Legal team headcount is ca. 10-12 lawyers

Role

— International (EMEA) commercial technology lawyer role with 70-80% of the work focused on supporting the company's sales activities

— Sales and Legal work in harmony: Legal has huge respect from Sales, they get involved in projects early, get invited to team off-sites, are receptive to advice and training

— The company has fantastic culture based on respect for the individual

— Since it's a smaller team, there is scope to shape your role (select areas of interest and develop them)

— Excellent manager (I've known them for a few years) + a very supportive legal team

— Continuous learning and exchange of best practices

About you

We are looking for an experienced commercial technology lawyer with 8+ years of experience
(If you are more junior please get in touch)
Ideally with in-house experience (or client secondments) supporting Tech/Software vendors or IT Services companies
A technically strong lawyer, drafter and negotiator (all contracts are bespoke)

What you can expect

— You will be working for a growing and well established company with fantastic culture in an international role
— You will enjoy excellent relationships with your commercial and legal colleagues
— You will have the support of an experienced and highly respected GC who will trust you and give you autonomy (great human, not a micromanager)
— Great package that gets reviewed every year
— Hybrid or remote working

Please share this job post if you know someone who meets the above profile (8+ PQE commercial tech lawyer with experience in Software / IT Services / IT Outsourcing) ♻️

If you are more junior but meet the requirements otherwise, please get in touch as I may be able to help.

My name is Mila Read, I am a specialist recruiter for in-house technology lawyer roles — join my network of 18,000+ in-house lawyers and follow for future opportunities:

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