Managing Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships

Remote is a global HR-tech company dedicated to simplifying international employment. We are looking for a seasoned and business-oriented Managing Counsel to join our Legal team, focusing on commercial partnerships and supporting our global growth.

Key responsibilities

• Strategize, draft, and negotiate complex partnership agreements, including embedded services, channel/reseller agreements, and referral programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to structure agreements that align with business objectives while mitigating legal and operational risks.
• Develop and improve templates, playbooks, and processes for partnership deals.
• Provide legal training and guidance to GTM stakeholders to empower them to navigate complex commercial issues.
• Collaborate with regional counsel to support EMEA sales by reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in structuring and negotiating strategic, embedded, and channel partnerships.
• Expertise in supporting commercial transactions, particularly enterprise-level SaaS agreements.
• Strong commercial drafting skills with the ability to create clear, precise, and enforceable frameworks.
• Solid working knowledge of data protection laws, especially GDPR.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, async environment while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

What we offer

• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Competitive compensation package including stock options.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave and mental health support services.
• Learning budget and home office setup allowance.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, global team focused on innovation.