Commercial Counsel

DataCamp; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Counsel to help manage legal matters related to technology contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a law firm and in-house roles, with strong organizational and communication skills. This position involves collaborating with various teams to support business transactions and providing effective legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Yearly learning budget

International company retreats

IT equipment refreshment budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years combined experience in law firms and in-house at a global tech company.
• Good working knowledge of SaaS agreements and technology licensing.
• Proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Provide day-to-day commercial legal support.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams.

Skills

Experience with SaaS agreements

Strong organizational skills

Timely legal advice

Clear communication

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

JD or equivalent education

Job description

About DataCamp

There is incredible power in Data and AI—but only if you know what to do with it. DataCamp teaches companies and individuals the skills to work with Data and AI in the real world. Our mission is to democratize Data and AI skills for everyone!

Companies and teams of every size use DataCamp to close their skill gaps and make better data-driven decisions. We work with over:

• 3000+ academic organizations
• 12+ million DataCamp learners

And a global learning community spread across 180+ countries.

At DataCamp, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality education and Data and AI skill development for a more secure future. From our first-class courses, projects, code-alongs, certification programs, and DataLab—we are an all-in-one platform on a mission to democratize Data and AI education for all.

About you

At DataCamp, we seek individuals who embody our core values of data-driven decision-making, action, transparency, ownership, and customer focus. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact. You're adaptable, embracing change and ambiguity with enthusiasm. Your initiative and entrepreneurial spirit push you beyond just meeting targets—you aim to understand the "why" behind our goals and take ownership to drive the business forward. You’re a collaborative team player who values transparency and always seeks to improve and innovate. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role

We are seeking an individual with a strong background in commercial contracts relevant to a technology company as it relates to our customers and vendors. Reporting to DataCamp’s General Counsel, this is a strategically important role that will help DataCamp achieve its goals at a time of dynamic growth. As our Commercial Counsel, you will support internal business partners and assist on a broad variety of transactional matters in a growing technology company by:

• Leading drafting and negotiation on a broad range of agreements (including Master Services Agreements, terms of service, services agreements, other SaaS agreements, and requests for proposals) supporting DataCamp’s business teams, with a primary focus of supporting the licensing of DataCamp’s products and services to its customers and channel partners and vendor software licensing.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to shepherd deals to completion.
• Facilitating the timely closure of business transactions while minimizing risk exposure.
• Providing day-to-day commercial legal support, business-focused counseling, and advice to the sales organization.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal contracting processes.
• Defining, building and implementing processes and technologies to effectively deliver legal support in a scalable manner to DataCamp’s rapidly expanding portfolio of enterprise customers.
• Leading internal projects, training, and driving cross-functional efforts to completion.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.
• You will support transactions across all international offices (currently UK, Belgium and New York).

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5+ years combined experience at a law firm and in-house at a global technology company drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including good working knowledge of SaaS agreements, technology licensing, strategic deals, and channel agreements (such as resellers, distribution, MSP, etc.).
• Prior experience supporting a heavy volume of commercial transactions relevant to a technology company across various business functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage several projects.
• Drive for efficiency and ability to leverage technology to optimize processes
• The ability to provide timely and effective legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve complex problems with a thorough understanding of the changing legal needs of a fast-growing business.
• Clear, collaborative, and effective communication with business teams, especially sales teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with a sense of humour and strong work ethic who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and collaborating with various internal teams.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly on a varied schedule based on the needs of the team, including calls at odd hours as needed.
• JD or equivalent education

It’s a plus if you have

• Commercial SaaS experience is highly desired
• Specific experience with US government contracting
• Familiarity with privacy and security is a plus
• Interest and skill in developing scalable legal infrastructure.
• Experience working both in the US and Europe
• Affinity with data and/or e-learning

Why DataCamp?

Joining DataCamp means becoming part of a dynamic, creative, and international start-up. Here are just a few of the reasons why you’ll love being on our team:

• Exciting challenges: Face new technical challenges daily, keeping your work engaging and rewarding.
• Competitive compensation: We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits.
• Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working hours because the future is flexible!
• Continuous learning: Access a yearly learning budget for conferences & training to support your professional growth.
• Global retreats: Participate in international company retreats, fostering a global team spirit.
• Equipment: Yearly refreshment of your IT Equipment budget for your home working setup.
• Amazing team: Collaborate with a truly exceptional team—seriously, we’re awesome!

At DataCamp, we value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We believe skills can be developed and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Your unique talents and perspectives are what make our team great!