At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global commercial legal matters and collaborate with sales teams to streamline contracts.
- Company: Join a global tech leader with a high-trust legal function.
- Benefits: Opportunity for contract-to-permanent transition and professional growth.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are celebrated; everyone is encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while enhancing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Strong commercial legal experience, especially in enterprise SaaS and contract negotiations.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Interim Managing Counsel – Commercial 3 months + | ASAP start
Our client is a global tech leader in its field and is looking for a business-minded Managing Counsel to join their legal team. This is a senior individual contributor role and a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-trust legal function with a potential path from contract to permanent for the right person.
What you'll do:
- As the go-to legal partner for the EMEA sales team, you'll lead on global commercial (such as enterprise SaaS agreements, Terms of Service negotiations, and channel/reseller and partnership arrangements).
- Work hand-in-hand with the existing teams to keep contracts moving efficiently and help build out the templates and playbooks that make the whole team sharper.
What you bring:
- Strong commercial legal experience, ideally with enterprise SaaS, ToS negotiations and sales contract review.
- A knack for partnership/channel/reseller agreements.
- Solid drafting and negotiation skills and a working knowledge of GDPR (US data privacy experience a plus).
- Capacity to collaborate with Sales, Finance and Product and other functional teams.
- Comfort with AI and automation tools as part of daily practice.
Managing Counsel employer: Obelisk Support
Join a dynamic in-house legal team that values autonomy and fosters a supportive work culture. As a part-time Paralegal, you'll benefit from flexible working arrangements while contributing to meaningful projects in a fast-paced environment. We prioritise employee growth and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to excel in their role.
