Sole Counsel EMEA - Software
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £26000 - £110000 per annum
- Posted
- 06 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 03 Nov 2020
- Ref
- JN -102020-1232235
- Contact
- Samantha McGawley
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Company / Commercial, Information Technology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Excellent opportunity for a mid to senior lawyer to join a US Software Start Up as their first EMEA Counsel in London.
Client Details
A US software start up, this business has raised significant funding and is now back by a renowned tech-focused private equity business. They have ambitious growth plans and require a UK Solicitor to spearhead their EMEA development as their Sole Counsel EMEA - Software from their London office (remote working during Pandemic recovery).
Description
The Sole Counsel EMEA - Software will provide support to the commercial teams in the UK and their European hubs. Based in London & reporting to a GC based in the US, this role will include the negotiation of sales contracts and management of a contract system. There will be a lot of client engagement with this role and internal stakeholder management.
In addition, the Sole Counsel EMEA - Software will be responsible for all commercial matters for the business in this region including but not limited to:
- Data Protection
- Procurement
- corporate matters
Profile
The ideal candidate will be a England & Wales qualified Solicitor. You will have obtained your training at a leading law firm/private practice or recognised in house business.
You will have a minimum of 5 years PQE*.
In order to be successful you must have demonstrative experience working for a vendor software business specifically sales focused.
You will be confident in your ability to:
- draft, review & negotiate SaaS agreements
- understand and implement data protection policy
- interact with European counterparts
- engage with a fast - paced sales team
- be autonomous, and enjoy the business focus of this position.
*PQE is a guideline. Applications will not be precluded on the basis of PQE should the requisite experience be met.
Job Offer
An excellent package