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Senior Legal Counsel EMEA (Commercial) at Kong | London, England

Kong Inc.England-London
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualificationSignificant experience in commercial law, particularly in SaaS and technology sectorsProven track record in negotiating complex contractsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levelsFluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus

About the job

Are you prepared to empower global connections?

At Kong, we believe in the strength of diverse talents. If your qualifications don't perfectly align with every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Our focus is on finding candidates who excel in key areas while demonstrating a willingness to grow and learn in others.

Location: London or Paris. Occasional international travel may be necessary.

Role Overview:

We are in search of a skilled commercial lawyer to become a vital member of Kong's global commercial legal team, dedicated to fostering our sales initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the EMEA revenue teams, while also supporting our APAC and AMER sales teams as required. This unique opportunity allows you to significantly contribute to EMEA's go-to-market strategies as we expand. Your responsibilities will include drafting, structuring, and negotiating customer contracts with leading brands across various sectors, including finance, technology, and retail. You will evaluate legal and business risks, provide sound guidance, and address a broad spectrum of issues related to SaaS, AI, privacy, security, alliances, open-source software, and intellectual property. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Kong Legal team to navigate corporate, compliance, and other legal matters, while helping to establish scalable systems and processes.

You will report to the Senior Director, Global Commercial, based in London, UK.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Act as a trusted advisor and business partner across all levels of Kong’s EMEA sales team, from VP to Account Executive

  • Provide support to our AMER and APAC sales teams as needed

  • Lead intricate cross-border commercial transactions with sophisticated stakeholders throughout EMEA

  • Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse array of commercial agreements

  • Ensure compliance with various laws and regulations affecting our enterprise software and SaaS offerings, including intellectual property, privacy, security, and compliance

  • Collaborate with Finance, Sales Ops, and Deal Ops to facilitate the entire contract negotiation and closing process

  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters as they arise

About Kong Inc.

Kong Inc. is at the forefront of revolutionizing how organizations connect and communicate. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to thrive in an interconnected world. We value diversity, creativity, and collaboration, fostering an environment where every team member can contribute to our overarching mission of enhancing global connectivity.

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