Senior Legal Counsel at Backbase

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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IT, Software, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience for the Legal Counsel role and 8 years of experience for the Senior Legal Counsel role as an attorney-at-law and/or as an in-house legal counsel in IT/software/technology industry
University degree in Law of a major jurisdiction (Master's degree (LLM) required); For USA: JD and bar registration
Postgraduate in IT law is preferred
Excellent English speaking, writing and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Provide legal support and advice to the business (e.g., Sales, R&D, HR, Finance, Compliance, Recruitment, and Marketing), with a focus on Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Work closely with sales teams to support bidding processes and commercial negotiations in different time zones, balancing commercial and legal stakes, making good judgement calls, and proactively driving negotiations to success
Discuss certain legal risks or blockers with the VP Legal & Compliance
Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial and technology contracts, including those involving use of AI, software license agreements, distribution/resell agreements, consultancy agreements, professional services agreements, and project implementation agreements
Review other commitments for potential risks and liabilities
Protect the software and IP from illegal use
Promote taking certain calculated risks and, together with the VP Legal & Compliance, advise senior management (CFO, CCO, and CEO) on complex issues
Manage outside counsels when needed
Streamline processes in a fast-growing organization and proactively and independently propose ways to improve the services that the Legal department provides
Participate in regular meetings with other Legal team members as a group
Occasionally provide guidance to other Legal team members to assure smooth support for the business and facilitate their development as legal counsel

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCommercial ContractsSoftware License AgreementsDistribution AgreementsConsultancy AgreementsProfessional Services AgreementsIP ProtectionLegal Risk AssessmentCommercial Negotiations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Legal Counsel role?

The Senior Legal Counsel role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience as an attorney-at-law and/or as an in-house legal counsel in the IT/software/technology industry.

What educational qualifications are needed for this position?

A University degree in Law of a major jurisdiction (Master's degree (LLM) required) is necessary; for USA candidates, a JD and bar registration are required. A postgraduate in IT law is preferred.

What regions will this role focus on?

The role focuses on Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa specifically, supporting sales teams in bidding processes and commercial negotiations in different time zones.

What is the team structure like for the Legal team?

You will have regular meetings with other Legal team members as a group and may occasionally provide guidance to them to assure smooth business support and facilitate their development.

What types of contracts will I be working on?

You will draft and negotiate commercial and technology contracts including AI use, software license agreements, distribution/resell agreements, consultancy agreements, professional services agreements, and project implementation agreements.

Backbase

Engagement banking platform for digital transformation

About Backbase

Backbase offers an Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems. The platform allows banks to enhance customer journeys and eliminate operational silos, empowering both customers and employees. Backbase stands out by providing out-of-the-box web and mobile solutions, along with Model Bank accelerators that simplify digital transformation. The company generates revenue through platform usage fees, comprehensive documentation, and training, while also enabling banks to create unique features with their open APIs and SDK.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$128.4MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

FintechIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Emerging regulations like the EU AI Act may increase compliance costs for Backbase.

Competition from other fintech companies could erode Backbase's market share.

Integration challenges with TD Bank may arise if customer expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Backbase's platform offers seamless integration with any back-end system for banks.

The company provides out-of-the-box web and mobile journeys for digital transformation.

Backbase's Model Bank accelerators embody industry best practices for rapid implementation.

Upsides

Partnership with TD Bank enhances digital experiences for over two million cardholders.

Collaboration with Seven expands Backbase's influence in Africa and the Middle East.

Increased AI adoption in banking offers Backbase opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

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