At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join our rapidly expanding legal department as the first team member located in EMEA.

What you will be doing:

As Senior Commercial Counsel in the Semperis legal department, you will work with the sales, marketing, and channels teams on contract negotiations, commercial transactions, and other projects. You will be integral in scaling out the commercial legal function in EMEA, and will be the primary legal resource for the EMEA go-to-market team.

In this role, you will:

Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (including NDAs, software-as-a-service, software licensing, professional services, data privacy, channel partner, and vendor).
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to help design, implement, and streamline policies, practices, templates, playbooks, and enablement.
Advise on a variety of legal issues related to go-to-market activities
Provide pragmatic advice to the sales teams and other internal stakeholders on legal and commercial issues, including competitive industry requirements and best practices.
Assist with various projects to achieve and exceed corporate objectives and goals.
Support the continuous improvement of standard forms of agreement and legal processes.

What you will bring to the table:

An excellent negotiator who knows how to (i) manage complex legal negotiations, (ii) facilitate appropriate internal decision-making processes, and (iii) find a mutually agreeable outcome in an efficient but risk-conscious manner.
The ability to succinctly translate legal issues into relevant business risks and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice that appropriately balances legal risks with business needs
An entrepreneurial attitude and ability to work independently in a fast paced, startup environment
An excellent communicator who is comfortable and confident working with any internal stakeholder or customer, including senior management.
A pragmatic and proactive problem solver who possesses strong business acumen, is confident and calm under pressure.
A great multi-tasker who can prioritize and complete actions in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Recognized law degree and admission in good standing as a solicitor or equivalent legal professional by the relevant regulatory body in Ireland or another EU member state.
Minimum of 5 years experience drafting and negotiating SaaS/ software license agreements
Must have in-house experience at a high-growth technology company
Good understanding of UK & EU privacy laws and data security
Knowledge and hands on experience with vendor and supplier contracts
Outstanding negotiation and drafting skills

Bonus Points for:

Fluency in German or French
Experience with contract elements related to DORA, AI, and/or resale price maintenance

Why Join Semperis?
You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you.

**Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Candidates who reside within 45 miles of one of our offices—or where the job description specifies a required location—will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working onsite three days per week and remotely the remaining days.

Semperis is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by the Semperis application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Semperis. Please inform Semperis representative Anna Taylor, Director of Global Recruiting, if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Senior Commercial Counsel

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