The Mimecast Business Legal team is looking for a Qualified Commercial Lawyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced, global legal team.
The main focus of this role will be the support of our Sales Team with negotiations, review and drafting of contractual documents for customers, vendors and Mimecast partners, primarily in the UK but with a mixed workload providing general in-house legal support in this region and globally.As a key member of the legal team, you'll need strong analytical skills, the ability to assess and mitigate contractual risk, excellent communication skills and the ability to work to a high standard within tight deadlines.
It's an energetic, solution driven environment and you'll be required to negotiate contracts with customers from many different industry sectors.
You'll work alongside and advise key stake holders and business partners across the company including sales, marketing, finance, engineering and customer operations.
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and flexible approach.What You'll Do:Review, negotiate and advise upon commercial contracts including:Non-Disclosure AgreementsSoftware Services Agreements (as Vendor and as Customer)Data Processing Agreements ( and local applicable Data protection laws )Channel Partner Agreements ( Reseller, MSP, Distribution)Technology Alliance AgreementsSoftware License AgreementsProvide legal advice to commercial transactions and contract-related issuesAssist with the submission of responses to Requests for Information/Requests for Proposals, relating to both public and to private sector entitiesDraft contractual provisions and standard termsAdvise on anti-trust and competition law requirementsReview and updating contractual templates and maintaining version controlAssist with contractual policy and process developmentFormatting, proofing and finalising contractual documentation and managing the appropriate signature processLegal research and analysisProvide Mimecast internal legal training, supporting legal operations initiatives and representing the legal team in cross-functional project meetingsAssisting with legal due diligence and other ad-hoc corporate mattersWhat You'll Bring:A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, working within the technology (preferably SaaS) space negotiating, drafting, and advising on commercial contractsExperience of Data Protection LawAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholdersSound analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to work autonomously with initiative and confidence and also as part of a teamAbility to demonstrate sound commercial acumen and recognize and balance risk appropriatelyBe able to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing prioritiesAdditional Advantageous Skills and Experience:Data Privacy qualifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals or similar associationFluency in another European languageExperience within a global company with quarterly targetsQualifications:UK qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising certificate.What We Bring:We are Mimecasters.
And we are alive with purpose.We are a global company with offices all over the world.
Accordingly, all candidates should be comfortable in a global operating environment, have the ability to travel internationally and be able to function in a global time-zone environmentYour personal and professional growth matter to us.
At Mimecast, we provide the tools, training, and mentorship necessary to elevate your skills and expertise continually.
As you thrive, so does the organization, creating a symbiotic relationship that fuels our collective success.
In return, we promise you first-class development, hybrid working, ample rewards with uncapped commission, and a company culture you'll find it difficult not to fall in love with.