Senior Commercial Counsel - Cloud Licensing

Pegasystems; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Reading seeks a Senior Commercial Counsel - Cloud Licensing to lead negotiations for multi-million-dollar technology transactions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a background in law or business, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Flexible and fun work environment

Competitive global benefits program

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience negotiating complex technology licensing transactions.
• Experience advising clients on cloud subscription transactions.
• Fluency in a European language, preferably Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy for complex technology transactions.
• Negotiate as-a-service agreements worth millions.
• Provide strategic commercial and legal guidance to teams.

Skills

Negotiating complex technology licensing transactions

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Building relationships

Education

EU Bachelor of Laws degree and/or MBA

Job description

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Meet Our Team

The Senior Commercial Counsel - Cloud Licensing is a strategic leader responsible for driving deals to the finish line. This position provides a unique opportunity to use and develop a broad set of commercial, tactical, and legal skills. As a Senior Commercial Counsel - Cloud Licensing, you will partner closely with our clients, sales, finance, and product groups to determine the best way to close enterprise level deals aligned to Pega's business objectives. You'll be joining our EMEA Business Office, a dynamic group of commercial and legal professionals, and reporting to a Lead Business Officer. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges and building sustainable client relationships that drive Pega's growth in the region. If you have a legal background and have always wanted to be more involved in the business, or a business or procurement background and have always wanted to be client facing, this high performing team is for you.

Picture Yourself at Pega

You'll be at the forefront of mission-critical negotiations, leading multi-million-dollar technology transactions with industry giants while developing your commercial expertise in one of the fastest-growing segments of the tech industry. You'll have the opportunity to make immediate impact on our business while working with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies that are transforming how the world's largest companies operate.

What You'll Do at Pega

• Lead commercial strategy for complex technology transactions, developing creative negotiation approaches and solutions that accelerate deal closure
• Develop pricing, draft and negotiate sophisticated as-a-service agreements, from standard subscriptions to complex multi-year framework deals worth millions
• Serve as primary negotiator with client procurement teams and C-level executives, maintaining deal value while building lasting partnerships
• Provide strategic commercial and legal guidance to Sales, Finance, and Operations teams across high-stakes opportunities
• Drive deal structuring decisions that balance client needs with Pega's business objectives and risk tolerance

Who You Are

• EU Bachelor of Laws degree and/or MBA, or international equivalent
• 10+ years' experience negotiating complex technology licensing transactions
• Significant experience advising clients in structuring cloud subscription transactions
• Proven track record with cloud services and professional services agreements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, comfortable working with ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with sales teams and clients
• Self-motivated professional who thrives under pressure and tight deadlines

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of AI regulatory, data privacy and data security requirements (GDPR) pertaining to cloud transactions
• Experience in-house at a technology company, law firm or government agency advising clients on structuring licensing/subscription arrangements
• Fluency in a European language preferably Spanish

What You've Accomplished

• Successfully negotiated and closed high-value, high-complexity technology deals in fast-paced environments
• Built strong collaborative relationships with sales teams, becoming a trusted strategic partner in deal development
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving in contract structuring, finding win-win solutions for complex commercial challenges
• Managed multiple concurrent negotiations while maintaining attention to detail and company standards
• Developed expertise in emerging technology areas such as cloud computing and AI

Pega Offers You

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company

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