Global Head of Tech Transactions & Commercial Strategy

Ping Identity; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Head of Commercial Transactions to oversee global commercial legal functions. This role involves managing a team of attorneys to negotiate technology agreements, support strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate should bring over 20 years of extensive legal experience, particularly in SaaS environments, with strong leadership and negotiation skills. An understanding of cloud/SaaS contracting along with collaborative problem-solving is essential for this role. Remote work is available with travel requirements.

Benefits

Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule

Parental Leave

Progressive Healthcare Options

Retirement Programs

Education Reimbursement

Commuter Offset

Qualifications

• 20+ years of legal experience focusing on complex commercial transactions.
• In-house experience at a SaaS or Cybersecurity company.
• Proven ability to lead global hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team negotiating technology agreements.
• Lead complex deal negotiations for SaaS subscriptions.
• Partner with sales and security to align legal advice with business objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Cloud/SaaS contracting

Data protection

AI regulatory frameworks

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

GenAI tools

Contract management tools

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Head of Commercial Transactions to oversee global commercial legal functions. This role involves managing a team of attorneys to negotiate technology agreements, support strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate should bring over 20 years of extensive legal experience, particularly in SaaS environments, with strong leadership and negotiation skills. An understanding of cloud/SaaS contracting along with collaborative problem-solving is essential for this role. Remote work is available with travel requirements.