Corporate Counsel - EMEA

Overview

A growing technology company is seeking an EMEA Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel to support its expanding presence across Europe. This role combines commercial contract negotiation and privacy advisory responsibilities, working closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, Security, Privacy, and Product teams to facilitate business growth while maintaining sound legal judgment.

Responsibilities

Commercial (Sales-Side)

• Draft and negotiate SaaS customer agreements for EMEA, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), order forms, Statements of Work (SOWs), renewals, and amendments
• Own and improve key deal terms such as Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), security language, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), liability frameworks, and playbooks
• Collaborate with Sales and Deal Desk teams to expedite deal flow and reduce friction
• Support vendor and procurement contract reviews as needed, while prioritizing sales-side work

Privacy (EMEA-Focused)

• Provide practical advice on GDPR, UK GDPR, and related privacy matters
• Draft and negotiate DPAs, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and privacy-related terms in customer contracts
• Partner with Product and Security teams on privacy-by-design reviews and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Assist with customer privacy inquiries, audits, questionnaires, and incident response

Scale & Enablement

• Develop and maintain contract templates, fallback positions, and internal guidance to enable faster, consistent legal support
• Advise on cross-functional initiatives affecting EMEA operations, including go-to-market programs and new product features
• Improve legal workflows, intake processes, and knowledge management within the legal scope
• Foster a pragmatic, responsive, and trusted legal culture

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years post-JD experience, including significant SaaS commercial contracting experience on the sales side
• Strong knowledge of European privacy frameworks, including GDPR and UK GDPR, with practical understanding of privacy issues in products and contracts
• Experience supporting EMEA-facing teams and working across multiple time zones and cultures
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate risk clearly and simply
• Highly organized and responsive, capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a U.S. law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Must be based in a European time zone (required), with a strong preference for candidates located in Ireland or the UK; other European locations considered on a case-by-case basis
• Strong fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting EMEA sales teams at a SaaS or cloud company
• Hands-on experience with SCCs, Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), and international data transfer frameworks
• Experience working with or within European companies
• Privacy certification such as CIPP/E or equivalent practical expertise
• Experience building playbooks, training materials, and scalable contracting workflows
• Previous in-house legal experience at a technology company

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $190,000 USD (or equivalent local currency), subject to experience and market adjustments
• Comprehensive benefits package including 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and supplemental insurance premiums for employees and their families
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off
• Stipends for remote work and wellness
• Professional development budget

Location

This position requires the candidate to be based in a European time zone, with a preference for Ireland or the UK. Other European locations will be considered individually.