At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate and draft commercial contracts while collaborating with global teams.
- Company: Join 8x8, a leading tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace culture that values authenticity and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team using AI to revolutionise legal processes.
- Qualifications: Law degree, 5 years PQE, and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
8x8 connects our customers and teams globally, empowering CX leaders with performance and insights to make smarter decisions, delight customers, and drive lasting business impact. The Counsel - Commercial role will be based in our London office (Hybrid – 2 days per week in our office). The Counsel will join 8x8’s Global Commercial Legal team, reporting to the senior commercial lawyer in the EMEA region, and will be working closely with our US and internationally-based executive teams, business stakeholders, and colleagues.
You will play a key role in negotiating contracts across the full range of 8x8’s commercial work, from high-volume no-negotiation forms to complex, bespoke agreements with multinational companies.
Key Responsibilities- Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a range of commercial contracts with customers, partners, suppliers, and agents.
- Proactively identify and advise on legal risks, escalating those as necessary to stakeholders.
- Be a business partner to your non-legal colleagues to help achieve business goals with legally sound strategies.
- Collaborate with your colleagues in the Global Commercial Legal team and with US and global stakeholders.
8x8’s Legal team is committed to leveraging artificial intelligence and legal technology to enhance efficiency, quality, and speed. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about adopting and championing AI tools, such as AI-assisted research, contract analysis, document review, and workflow automation, and will actively contribute to the team’s culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications- Law degree from a nationally-recognised law school.
- Admitted to practice in England and Wales and hold a current practising certificate.
- Minimum of 5 years PQE with at least 3 years’ commercial contracts experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial or corporate law with a top-tier law firm.
- Demonstrated experience in structuring and negotiating B2B SaaS agreements, from high-volume no-negotiation forms to complex, bespoke agreements with multinational companies.
- Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication and relationship-building skills.
- A commercial and pragmatic attitude and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a client‑centric, fast‑paced environment handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining the highest standards and attention to detail.
- Experience in the technology or cloud communications industry.
- Experience with UK government contract frameworks (e.g. G-Cloud and Network Services).
- Familiarity with intellectual property and data protection laws.
- Experience with reseller, distribution, and other indirect sales relationships.
- Experience with SaaS company RFP/RFI responses.
- Familiarity with revenue recognition principles.
- Experience working for a US-based multinational company with a strong UK presence.
8x8 believes diversity makes our company stronger which is why we are a proud equal opportunities employer and encourage all of our staff to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe in fairness which is why we have been a member of the Living Wage Foundation for many years and we believe in security so reserve the right to undertake background checks on anyone that we extend an employment offer to.
Legal Counsel employer: 8x8, Inc.
At 8x8, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Legal Counsel in our London office, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to collaborate with global teams while leveraging cutting-edge AI technology in your legal practice. We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact our business success.
