Legal Counsel

**About us:** A fast\-growing and innovative technology company operating within the cybersecurity space is seeking to expand its legal function. The business focuses on delivering cutting\-edge solutions that help managed service providers streamline and strengthen security across complex environments. With a strong growth trajectory and an international footprint, the organisation is committed to driving efficiency, improving security outcomes, and enabling client success through scalable, forward\-thinking technology. **The role:** An experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel is required to join a dynamic and collaborative team. This individual will act as a key business partner across Sales, Partnerships, and Finance, supporting multiple regions while working closely with senior leadership to ensure consistency, effective risk management, and scalable legal processes. This is a hands\-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast\-paced, high\-growth environment. **Key responsibilities:** * Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, MSP/partner contracts, reseller agreements, NDAs, DPAs, MSAs, and SOWs * Support late\-stage commercial negotiations by joining sales calls, providing pragmatic legal guidance, and helping unblock deals * Act as the first point of contact for legal support across sales and partnerships teams * Take ownership of contract turnaround times and drive efficiency in deal execution * Improve and standardise contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes * Collaborate with Sales Ops/RevOps to optimise contracting workflows * Ensure alignment between legal terms, pricing models, and go\-to\-market strategies * Support global data protection and privacy matters * Assist with compliance initiatives, including SOC 2 and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST * Respond to security questionnaires and customer due diligence requests * Escalate material risks appropriately while enabling commercial progress * Oversee corporate governance matters including filings, recordkeeping, and compliance across jurisdictions * Partner with Finance, Tax, and external advisors on entity management and regulatory requirements * Provide ad hoc support on employment\-related legal matters **About you:** * 3–5 years PQE (or equivalent experience) * Strong background in negotiating SaaS and enterprise\-level commercial contracts * Solid understanding of data protection and privacy requirements * Comfortable working closely with sales teams and senior stakeholders * Experience in\-house within a technology or SaaS environment is advantageous * Exposure to US and/or EU legal frameworks is beneficial * Ability to operate in a fast\-paced, international environment * Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic and solutions\-oriented approach **What’s in it for you:** * Competitive annual leave allowance * Flexible and hybrid working options to support work\-life balance * Regular team socials and company\-wide celebrations * Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities * A collaborative and inclusive working environment * Recognition programs to reward contributions and achievements **How to Apply:** For a confidential chat, contact Andelize at andelize@heriotbrown.com