Commercial Counsel
UpworkFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must be licensed attorneys in good standing, preferably qualified in a DACH or Nordic region, with 2-5 years of legal experience. Prior in-house experience is ideal, though candidates from private practice will be considered. Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including SaaS and on-premise software contracts, is essential. A working understanding of privacy regulations and experience managing workload in high-pressure environments are required. Excellent legal and business judgment, strong communication, interpersonal, strategic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are necessary. Fluent German is required if based in Germany, and fluent Swedish if based in Sweden. Experience with contract lifecycle management systems is a plus.
The Commercial Legal Counsel will provide legal support for the EMEA Contracts team, assisting sales and partner teams with SaaS and software agreements. This includes negotiating customer and partner commercial agreements, such as MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and DPAs, and advising the business on associated risks. Responsibilities also involve improving existing contract templates for the EMEA region, collaborating with the global team to centralize knowledge and create scalable processes, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with complex EMEA regulatory requirements. Prior experience negotiating contracts with European public authorities in DACH or Nordic regions is preferable.
Provides identity security solutions for enterprises
SailPoint provides identity security solutions that help organizations manage and protect digital identities. Its main products, including IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, and File Access Manager, assist businesses in ensuring compliance with regulations, reducing risks, and controlling access to sensitive information. These products work by giving organizations visibility into who has access to what data, allowing them to manage permissions effectively. SailPoint stands out from competitors by utilizing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its identity governance capabilities. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner for enterprises in navigating the complexities of identity security, ensuring that they can securely manage access to their critical information.