Commercial Counsel; Fully Remote

We’re hiring a Commercial Counsel to join a high-growth, global SaaS business operating at the forefront of data-driven customer engagement and AI-enabled technology.

This is a fully remote role with responsibility for leading complex commercial negotiations across UK, EMEA and APAC, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Revenue, Finance, Security and Procurement

If you’re a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys autonomy, fast-moving deals, and navigating evolving European regulation, this role offers real influence and visibility.

You’ll act as the primary legal partner for go-to-market teams, owning high-value commercial negotiations and advising on privacy, security and AI-related compliance in a dynamic, international environment.

This is a senior role for someone comfortable balancing risk with commercial outcomes and helping the business scale through practical, solutions-focused legal support.

• Leading negotiations on complex, revenue-generating agreements (including MSAs, DPAs and enterprise SaaS contracts)
• Supporting vendor, partner and procurement agreements across multiple jurisdictions
• Advising stakeholders on data protection, privacy, security and AI governance matters
• Interpreting and shaping business responses to evolving European regulation (including GDPR, ePrivacy and emerging AI and digital frameworks)
• Building scalable legal infrastructure – templates, playbooks and processes to support growth
• Training and enabling commercial teams on contract process, compliance and risk
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior EMEA leadership on strategic initiatives

• 8+ years’ in-house commercial legal experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology business
• Strong experience negotiating enterprise technology agreements and DPAs
• Deep working knowledge of GDPR and EU data protection frameworks
• Familiarity with AI, data and digital regulation (or strong interest in developing expertise)
• Qualified to practice in-house in the UK or another EMEA jurisdiction
• Confident communicator with executive presence and strong stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to risk and deal-making

• CIPP/E or similar data privacy certification
• French or German language skills
• Experience working with or experimenting with AI tools

• Fully remote (UK-based)
• Occasional travel may be required (up to ~10%)

• High autonomy and ownership in a senior IC role
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI, data and regulatory issues
• Competitive compensation package including equity
• Flexible working, strong benefits and wellbeing support