Are you a dynamic, strategic lawyer with a passion for driving growth in a fast-paced, international environment?
We are looking for a Senior Director of Commercial Legal to oversee critical commercial transactions and procurement activities across multiple regions, including DACH, Northern EMEA, USA, and APAC.
What You'll Be Doing: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of commercial lawyers and paralegals, supporting the business in a high-velocity, cross-jurisdictional environment.
Partner with key stakeholders across Procurement, Sales, Deal Desk, and Finance, providing expert legal advice and insights to mitigate risk and support business objectives.
Drive the negotiation and execution of complex, high-risk enterprise transactions, balancing legal and commercial considerations.
Spearhead legal operations initiatives, integrating the latest technologies like AI chatbots, contract lifecycle management tools, and playbooks to scale business operations.
Report directly to the General Counsel and deputise in their absence, playing a pivotal role in company strategy and legal governance.
Use data analytics and metrics to optimise legal team performance, ensuring efficient resource allocation and measurable impact across the business.
What You Need to Succeed: 8+ years of in-house commercial legal experience, with at least 5 years in a B2B SaaS environment.
Expertise in Technology Law, SaaS, Software Licensing, IP, Data Privacy, and Legal Operations.
Business fluency in English and German .
Strong strategic thinking, with a proven ability to manage complex legal issues while aligning with broader business goals.
Exceptional consultative, advisory, and influencing skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Experience leading diverse, distributed teams in high-pressure environments.
What Sets You Apart: Corporate and M&A experience is a plus.
Experience in preparing companies for IPO.
If you're ready to make a strategic impact at a leading global company and help shape its future, we want to hear from you!