Senior Commercial Legal Counsel leading the legal team in EMEA operations at Bynder. Negotiating SaaS contracts and providing legal guidance for business growth and compliance.
Responsibilities
Be the primary legal strategist for our EMEA operations and a pivotal leader within the legal team.
Expertly negotiate and draft complex SaaS commercial contracts for the Sales Team, balancing commercial needs with legal interests, with an emphasis on EMEA and Dutch law.
Lead negotiations for partner/reseller contracts and strategic vendor agreements to secure favorable terms.
Provide timely, practical legal guidance and collaborative support to the Customer Success Team.
Streamline and enhance the legal team's processes, compliance framework, and best practices.
Manage and mentor junior legal team members, fostering their professional growth.
Monitor and anticipate legal developments in the SaaS and AI sectors.
Requirements
Law degree from a highly regarded university, qualified to practice as in-house counsel in the EMEA region.
5+ years of combined experience (law firm and in-house), with 1-2 years strongly preferred in the SaaS industry.
Excellent knowledge of civil, commercial, and contract law.
Strong understanding of data privacy law, including GDPR across the EMEA region.
Dutch Law expertise is a significant advantage due to core Bynder operations.
Native/fluent English (written and verbal) is required. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated experience working with artificial intelligence tools to enhance legal processes and productivity.
Proven ability to work independently, lead initiatives, and demonstrate sound, practical business judgment.
Proven ability to thrive and maintain organizational excellence in a fast-paced, commercially oriented, and rapidly scaling technology company.
Benefits
Mentoring junior team members and establishing scalable legal best practices
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