What is the role of a Managing Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships at Jobgether?

The Managing Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Professional Services field.

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Full-time or part-time position

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Managing Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Managing Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships in the United Kingdom.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be a strategic legal partner in a fast-growing global environment, focusing on structuring and negotiating partnership agreements that drive business expansion. You will support commercial growth while mitigating legal and operational risk, working closely with cross-functional teams including Partnerships, Sales, Finance, and Product. As a senior legal advisor, you will have ownership of complex embedded, reseller, and channel agreements, providing pragmatic, business-focused solutions. This position combines deep legal expertise with commercial acumen and requires the ability to navigate international regulatory frameworks. You will work in a highly collaborative, globally distributed team with a strong culture of innovation, flexibility, and asynchronous work. Your contributions will directly impact the organization’s ability to scale efficiently and compliantly.

Accountabilities:

Strategize, draft, and negotiate complex partnership agreements, including embedded services, channel/reseller, and referral arrangements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to structure partnerships that align with business objectives while mitigating legal and operational risks
Develop, maintain, and improve legal templates, playbooks, and knowledge resources to streamline partnership agreements
Serve as a legal point of contact for the EMEA sales team, providing contract review, redlines, and negotiation support
Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders to enable informed commercial decisions
Act as a solutions-focused advisor in negotiations, balancing risk mitigation with business goals and scalability
Maintain compliance with data protection and other applicable regulations, including GDPR and relevant international standards

Requirements:

Qualified lawyer with proven experience in commercial and partnership agreements, including embedded, reseller, and channel deals
Experience supporting enterprise-level SaaS agreements and global sales transactions
Strong drafting skills with the ability to create clear, enforceable, and practical agreements
Excellent negotiation and strategic thinking abilities, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives
Familiarity with data protection regulations (GDPR essential; US privacy laws a plus)
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience in HR Tech or SaaS industries is advantageous, but not required
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a solutions-oriented approach
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, asynchronous environment

Benefits:

Competitive salary range: $66,300 - $149,150 USD per annum
Flexible work-from-anywhere arrangement
Flexible working hours and asynchronous work culture
16 weeks paid parental leave
Mental health support services
Stock options and equity participation
Learning and professional development budget
Home office equipment budget
Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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