Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial (South)

SAP SE; Newtown Square (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal support in cloud services and technology agreements. This role emphasizes collaboration with business teams to ensure compliance while balancing legal risks with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in negotiating complex agreements, particularly in the cloud sector, and will thrive in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and promotes a flexible workplace culture, where your contributions will help shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of legal experience in cloud and tech sectors.
• Active membership in at least one state bar.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex customer agreements.
• Collaborate with sales and deal support teams.
• Manage legal matters related to privacy and security.

Skills

Negotiating cloud agreements

Data privacy expertise

Cybersecurity knowledge

Intellectual property (IP) management

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Juris Doctor from an A.B.A. accredited law school

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial (South)

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

SAP is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Field Legal Organization in the Americas region. As a member of the North America Field Legal Team, you will provide legal support to SAP and our business teams, particularly SAP’s sales and business teams in the Southern United States, the South Market Unit. Your primary responsibilities will entail drafting and negotiating complex technology cloud services, licenses, and related agreements, supporting SAP’s business growth strategies while adhering to risk management policies and compliance.

You will serve as the main legal contact for sales and business teams, offering advice on cloud agreements and other legal matters such as contract strategy, data privacy, AI, cybersecurity, IP, and license compliance. The role may also support other areas like marketing, licensing, bankruptcy, and procurement.

You should demonstrate the ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements, collaborating with SAP’s Commercial Business Partners and Finance teams, and working in a dynamic environment. Experience in the cloud (SaaS) sector is strongly preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Structuring, drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex customer agreements, including cloud, licensing, professional services, and data processing agreements.
• Collaborating with sales, pricing, revenue recognition, and deal support teams.
• Serving as an escalation point for legal and contractual issues.
• Supporting SAP’s business goals by balancing legal risks with commercial objectives.
• Identifying contractual risks and proposing solutions, working cross-functionally to ensure compliance.
• Managing legal matters related to privacy, security, IP, dispute resolution, and templates.
• Supporting special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Juris Doctor from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
• Over 7 years of relevant legal experience in cloud and tech sectors.
• Expertise in negotiating cloud agreements, focusing on privacy, security, AI, compliance, and liability clauses.
• Experience advising sales teams.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Active membership in at least one state bar.

LOCATION

• Hybrid work model with at least three days onsite near an SAP office, preferably in Atlanta, Newtown Square, or Chicago.

INCLUSION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SAP promotes inclusion, health, and flexible work. We value diverse capabilities and are committed to equal employment opportunity, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact Recruiting Operations Team at [e-mail] for assistance.

Eligible SAP employees can participate in the Referral Program under the SAP Referral Policy. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

COMPENSATION: The annualized salary range is $129,000 - $284,400, dependent on experience, education, location, and other factors. This includes base salary and variable incentives. For more benefits info, visit SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 425894 | Work Area: Legal | Travel: 0-10% | Employment Type: Full-Time | Location: Hybrid (preferably near Atlanta, Newtown Square, or Chicago)