Senior Legal Counsel

Unilock Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to handle SaaS and software agreements across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Sales teams, ensuring legal compliance and managing contract interpretations. Candidates should possess a minimum of 6 years' PQE and a solid understanding of Data Protection laws. This role offers an engaging team environment with multiple training opportunities.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Strong organizational culture

Transparent salary discussions

Qualifications

• Experience with software, SaaS, and professional services agreements.
• Solid knowledge of Data Protection laws.
• Capable of collaborating with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS and software license agreements.
• Provide support to Sales and Customer Success Managers.
• Lead Legal team projects and draft new templates.

Skills

Contract interpretation

Negotiation

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

6+ years PQE

Job description

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - INTERNATIONAL

Location: UK - Manchester highly preferred

Employment Type: Full-Time

SUMMARY

OneStream are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with experience with software, SaaS and professional services agreements to join the OneStream Legal team. The role will cover multiple jurisdictions across EMEA. The successful candidate will partner with the Sales teams to draft and negotiate high value, strategically important SaaS Agreements along with ancillary documents including Data Protection terms, security terms, codes of conduct etc. The role will be involved in the sales cycle from an early stage, helping Sales to shape more complex transactions and interacting directly with customers and prospective, along with various departments, on the full range of contracting activities from NDA to termination.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, software license agreements and professional services for the EMEA.
• Familiarity with one or more compliance related subject matter areas : Privacy, AI, Export, Open-Source, DORA, Accessibility, and Entity Management.
• Provide support to Sales, Deal Desk, and Customer Success Managers on issues of contract interpretation and potential disputes.
• Legal research on issues related to SaaS, software and professional services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Leading or contributing to Legal team projects, which may include drafting new templates, working with specialist teams to solve new challenges and other commercial or corporate projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate.
• 6+ years PQE with at least 2 years specializing in software, SaaS and professional services agreements.
• Experience of working across a range of jurisdictions, particularly in Europe.
• Solid knowledge of Data Protection laws.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated ability to quickly digest complex information and make well-reasoned, informed decisions.
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter, as well as able to collaborate effectively with Legal team members and with other departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, that can be adapted to any given situation, including difficult customer negotiations, C-Level executive summaries, and team collaboration.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ethical, credible and professional.
• Results-driven and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex topics to customers and prospects who may be unfamiliar with OneStream’s offerings.
• Able to multi-task and manage a busy workload across multiple time zones.
• Comfortable interacting with C-level executives.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a "can-do" approach to new challenges.
• Team player with an enthusiasm for contributing to the success of team members and OneStream as a whole.

WHO WE ARE

WHY JOIN THE ONSTREAM TEAM

• Transparency around corporate structure, salary, and benefits.
• Core value of customer success.
• Variety of project work (not industry specific).
• Strong culture and camaraderie.
• Multiple training opportunities.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any company in the country where this position is located without sponsorship.