Senior Legal Counsel in London

At Arctic Wolf, we are redefining the cybersecurity landscape. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we have earned recognition on various prestigious lists and awards. Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Remote in UK to help make this happen. The ideal candidate must be fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate complex customer and partner contracts, including subscription, software licensing and services arrangements, and provide backup on other commercial agreements, including vendor agreements and NDAs, as required.
• Support the needs of the global sales, channel, and customer success teams to manage the contracting, renewal and dispute processes and drive deals to closure.
• Advise stakeholders regarding relevant issues and risks, and ensure our agreements reflect internal corporate policies and processes.
• Aid in the adoption and execution of controls necessary to ensure compliance as a third-party service provider, including drafting, reviewing, updating, and enforcing internal policies and procedures.
• Help enable the business to execute on commercial changes by understanding and providing guidance on relevant legal, privacy, and other compliance issues.
• Contribute to the formulation of playbook positions, the continuous improvement of department processes and templates, and assist with a range of commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Conduct and contribute to other legal projects, as needed.

Required Skills/Experience

• Fluent in German and English.
• Fully qualified lawyer or similar qualification.
• 5+ years combined experience in commercial transactions as a lawyer, in-house counsel, or sourcing executive with experience focused on technology transactions or at an established law firm that services tech companies.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and other global data privacy laws and requirements.
• Experience with contracting with public sector and/or government entities, preferred.
• Sound and practical legal and business judgment with the ability to quickly assess risks, communicate those risks to business partners, and determine creative solutions to achieve agreeable resolutions.
• Possess an operational mindset to assist with driving and aligning to consistent and scalable internal practices and processes that support the business and corporate legal needs.
• Strong business and technology acumen with ability to assist in navigating commercial discussions with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
• Extensive expertise with enterprise subscription agreements and related matters.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting sourcing, sales, channel, and customer success departments as an internal client.
• Demonstrated experience navigating data privacy and security issues in a commercial context.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment while remaining analytical and detail-oriented.
• Ability to own a process from start to finish and implement processes independently.
• Self-motivated yet able to work in a team environment.
• Proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships with team members and customers.

Our offer:

• Equity for all employees.
• 28 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and paid volunteering days off.
• Pension plan employer match.
• Training and career development programs.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health service.
• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance, virtual GP, optical and dental cashback, life insurance and group income protection.
• Fertility support and paid parental leave.

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance.

Our Values

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and perspectives all employees bring to the organization.

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities.

Security Requirements

Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN's Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AWN business information. Background checks are required for this position. This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations.

At Arctic Wolf, we recognize that success comes from delighting our customers. We believe in being lean – in constantly building, measuring, and learning in all aspects of our business. We truly value people. All wolves are welcome to join the Arctic Wolf pack, with compelling compensation packages, benefits, and equity for employees.

Arctic Wolf is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. If you are excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications.