Senior Commercial Counsel in London

Senior Commercial Counsel in London

London Full-Time 140000 - 170000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Francisco Partners

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead contract negotiations and drive complex deal closures in a dynamic tech environment.
  • Company: Join a high-growth technology company that values innovation and diversity.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible vacation, health insurance, and wellness budget.
  • Other info: Opportunity to influence a company on its way to IPO with excellent career growth.
  • Why this job: Make an impact on exciting projects while enjoying a supportive work culture.
  • Qualifications: Legal qualification and 6+ years of experience in software licensing and SaaS agreements.

The predicted salary is between 140000 - 170000 £ per year.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Lead contract negotiations for all contractual matters, including Saa S purchases, hardware purchases, real estate leases, insurance, contractors, and other supplier requests (including DPAs).
  • Drive complex deal closure by reviewing, advising, and negotiating a variety of sales agreements, including enterprise commercial licenses (Saa S and On-Prem), data processing agreements (GDPR, CCPA), professional services, channel partner, non-disclosure, and strategic commercial partnerships.
  • Partner cross-functionally with business teams such as procurement, sales, deal desk, finance, and security to accelerate transaction closure and optimize deal terms.
  • Lead process optimization and related policies for contracts through the use of AI and other automation tools to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
  • Identify and resolve Legal and regulatory issues related to commercial contracts.
  • Help maintain and improve templates, including improving commercial contracting playbooks in collaboration with other Legal team members.
  • Draft and negotiate amendments for existing agreements, as needed.
  • Support inbound software and Saa S agreements, by drafting, negotiating and executing a variety of supply chain/procurement related contracts and amendments.

What will you need to have?

  • Legal qualification to practice in England & Wales (solicitor) or equivalent international qualification with the right to work in the UK.
  • 6+ years of progressive experience working specifically on software licensing and Saa S agreements (law firm and/or in-house).
  • Demonstrated experience with AI-based tools for enhanced redlining and legal research.
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance on moderate to highly complex problems while contributing successfully to cross-functional teams impacted.
  • Deep knowledge in your own discipline, basic understanding of related disciplines, and may lead projects or act as a resource for colleagues.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage high-volume deal flow, follow through and meet deadlines.
  • Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor or collaborative spirit!
  • Extra Great If You Have
  • Prior in-house experience preferred, particularly at a high-growth technology company.
  • Undergraduate degree in a business or technology field.
  • Experience with international commercial agreements and data localization requirements.
  • Additional language skills (French, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese a plus!).
  • We Give Back To Our Employees
  • Competitive salaries and equity grants.
  • Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Health insurance, paid paternity leave, and pension plan.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Yearly health and wellness budget for a healthy mind and body.
  • Frequent team celebrations and recreation events.
  • Home internet & phone stipend.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Ability to influence a high-performance company on its way to IPO.

EEO Statement

As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners.

Redis is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work.

Redis is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.

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Compensation Range: $178.7K - $220.5K

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Francisco Partners

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Francisco Partners Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Commercial Counsel in London

Contract Negotiation
SaaS Agreements
Legal Qualification (England & Wales)
AI-based Tools for Legal Research
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Process Optimization
Organizational Skills