Licensed Commercial Legal Director

Job Summary

Leading a team of commercial lawyers, the full-time Licensed Commercial Legal Director will negotiate and close complex software transactions while providing strategic legal guidance to support the sales organization in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize high-value agreements, including software and SaaS transactions, in collaboration with Sales and key stakeholders
• Lead and develop the Americas Commercial Legal team, fostering a positive culture and supporting professional growth
• Partner with regional counterparts to ensure consistency in contracting processes and provide practical legal advice that aligns with business needs

Required qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 12+ years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or in-house, particularly within the software or technology sector
• Proven experience in managing and developing legal teams, with a strong focus on coaching and performance management
• Extensive experience negotiating complex software and SaaS agreements in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of privacy and data protection issues related to commercial technology transactions
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders