Legal Counsel
About us:
A fast-growing and innovative technology company operating within the cybersecurity space is seeking to expand its legal function. The business focuses on delivering cutting-edge solutions that help managed service providers streamline and strengthen security across complex environments. With a strong growth trajectory and an international footprint, the organisation is committed to driving efficiency, improving security outcomes, and enabling client success through scalable, forward-thinking technology.
The role:
An experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel is required to join a dynamic and collaborative team. This individual will act as a key business partner across Sales, Partnerships, and Finance, supporting multiple regions while working closely with senior leadership to ensure consistency, effective risk management, and scalable legal processes. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, MSP/partner contracts, reseller agreements, NDAs, DPAs, MSAs, and SOWs
- Support late-stage commercial negotiations by joining sales calls, providing pragmatic legal guidance, and helping unblock deals
- Act as the first point of contact for legal support across sales and partnerships teams
- Take ownership of contract turnaround times and drive efficiency in deal execution
- Improve and standardise contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes
- Collaborate with Sales Ops/RevOps to optimise contracting workflows
- Ensure alignment between legal terms, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies
- Support global data protection and privacy matters
- Assist with compliance initiatives, including SOC 2 and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
- Respond to security questionnaires and customer due diligence requests
- Escalate material risks appropriately while enabling commercial progress
- Oversee corporate governance matters including filings, recordkeeping, and compliance across jurisdictions
- Partner with Finance, Tax, and external advisors on entity management and regulatory requirements
- Provide ad hoc support on employment-related legal matters
About you:
- 3–5 years PQE (or equivalent experience)
- Strong background in negotiating SaaS and enterprise-level commercial contracts
- Solid understanding of data protection and privacy requirements
- Comfortable working closely with sales teams and senior stakeholders
- Experience in-house within a technology or SaaS environment is advantageous
- Exposure to US and/or EU legal frameworks is beneficial
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment
- Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance
- Regular team socials and company-wide celebrations
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment
- Recognition programs to reward contributions and achievements
How to Apply:
For a confidential chat, contact Andelize at andelize@heriotbrown.com