EMEA Corporate Counsel

Job Summary

Serving as a proactive legal leader within the Legal team, the full-time Corporate Counsel (EMEA) will drive commercial transactions across the EMEA region and globally, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders and establishing AI-powered workflow efficiencies while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS master agreements and customer-facing commercial documents while providing business-oriented legal guidance
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and other departments to solve complex legal and business challenges, balancing commercial objectives with legal risk
• Support the establishment of QAD's global Legal Operations Center and monitor compliance with emerging AI and data privacy regulations

Required qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification from a recognized jurisdiction; admitted to practice in at least one relevant EMEA jurisdiction
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting sales in-house at a high-growth U.S. multinational software/SaaS company
• Proven experience negotiating complex SaaS and technology transactions under tight deadlines
• Hands-on experience with legal AI platforms and legal technology to enhance operational efficiency
• Strong working knowledge of data protection laws (GDPR) and emerging AI frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act)