Senior Legal Counsel

We’re an energized bunch, who love to be at the forefront of innovation. We make it our mission to develop and stay ahead of the latest trends and technology. Our goal? To put customers at the core of what we do and to deliver solutions that drive transformation and unlock the potential of people and businesses.

- Excellent English and communication skills;
- Qualified solicitor, ideally (part) educated in an English-speaking jurisdiction;
- At least 5 years of work experience post qualification in an international environment;
- Prior work experience in the software industry;
- Experienced and skillful in using online resources like PLC, legal databases and general search engines to familiarize with new legal matters;
- Drafting of new contracts/template terms/policies.

We are looking at an individual who is:
- Proactive in any respect;
- Flexible in approach and able to deal with a range of different matters throughout the day;
- Enjoys exploring new subjects without prior expertise;
- Entrepreneurial.

- Drafting and negotiation of software agreements with customers and (technology) suppliers: proprietary software licences, SAAS agreements, PAAS agreements, OEM and other distribution agreements;
- Trademark Portfolio Management: set and ensure compliance with Branding & Trademark Strategy, advise on new applications, oppositions, litigation and other matters;
- Partner business: maintain and negotiate partner contracts, including Agents, OEM, Technology Partners, services subcontractors;
- Open Source and Free Software strategy and day to day management;
- Data protection/GDPR compliance;
- Legal budget management;
- Corporate compliance: sanctions, export control, anti-bribery, gifts and entertainment, whistleblowing, modern slavery.

The position reports to the Associate General Counsel.