Overview
An experienced Commercial & Procurement Contracts Consultant is needed to support a Global Procurement Legal team on a secondment basis for a leading global SaaS company. This engagement is long-standing, with ongoing support alongside a senior in-house legal team.
Engagement Details
- Type: Secondment
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Through at least the end of January, with a strong likelihood of extension for a further 12 months
- Location: Fully remote
- Hours: 5 days per week, 30–40 hours
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to the client’s global Procurement team in collaboration with Legal and business stakeholders across EMEA and the US
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of procurement agreements, including:
- Vendor MSAs
- SaaS and marketing agreements
- SOWs
- Order forms
- Amendments and renewals
- Review and negotiate data processing agreements, privacy provisions, and security terms, working closely with Privacy, Information Security, and GRC teams
- Review and negotiate AI-related contract terms, addressing legal risk and ensuring alignment with company policy and business requirements
- Advise on key contractual risks, including:
- Liability caps
- Indemnities
- Confidentiality
- Intellectual property
- Service levels
- Termination rights
- Automatic renewals
- Develop practical negotiation positions and fallback language that protect the client’s interests while supporting business objectives and timely deal completion
- Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT, Privacy, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve contractual issues, and secure necessary approvals
- Manage multiple contract reviews through internal intake and approval workflows, clearly communicating priorities, open issues, and recommended solutions
Requirements
- 8+ years of commercial contracting experience
- Strong experience reviewing and negotiating SaaS agreements
- Procurement or vendor-side contracting experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced technology company environment
- Confidence advising on data protection, security, and AI-related contract terms
- Ability to manage a high volume of contracts independently and prioritize effectively
- Strong communication skills and a practical, business-focused approach
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
Not specified in the provided job description.
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