Business Area:
Legal
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Job Description:
The Corporate/Legal Counsel will be a key member of the growing legal and business team in the region and must be a thoughtful problem solver and a trusted business partner. The position is responsible for providing legal advice, expertise, and support in all areas of law affecting our EMEA business. The primary focus will be on direct sales support to EMEA. Within the commercial contracting area of focus, the Corporate/Legal Counsel will work on deals within our partner ecosystem, including OEMs, VARs, channel partners and the like.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will:
- This position will require an experienced legal professional with responsibilities to include, but not limited to: Working closely with internal staff on cross-functional teams. Working with customers and channel partners to negotiate business agreements for new and follow-on business.
- Ensuring agreements comply with company policies and guidelines.
Preparing contract paperwork; advising management of contractual rights and obligations; mitigating contractual and channel partner program risks; compiling and analyzing data; maintaining historical information. - Balancing competing priorities of constituencies as compared to business needs and using astute judgment as to when to seek executive-level direction.
Liaising with law firms to handle any potential litigation
We’re excited about you if you have:
- Law degree required with 7+ years of post-qualification experience either working with a law firm or as an in-house counsel with a special focus in the IT industry
- Good experience working in the EMEA region with a strong
- understanding of the local work customs and cultures
- Knowledge of legal issues affecting software companies operating in the EMEA region, such as data
- privacy, open-source software and SaaS, IP protection, employment and general corporate issues.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills and requisite personal computer skills.
- Strong internal/external customer service skills.
- Superior communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
What you can expect from us:
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Generous PTO Policy
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Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
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Flexible WFH Policy
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Mental & Physical Wellness programs
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Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
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Access to Continued Career Development
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Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
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Employee Resource Groups
EEO/VEVRAA
#LI-AW1
#LI-Remote
Senior Legal Counsel in London employer: Cloudera
Cloudera is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a flexible work-from-home policy and generous PTO to support work-life balance. With a strong focus on innovation in data and AI, employees are empowered to shape the future while engaging in meaningful projects that drive customer success. The collaborative work culture fosters continuous learning and development, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic field.
