Senior Commercial Counsel, Kaluza

• Qualified Solicitor: You are a qualified solicitor in England and Wales
• Deep SaaS Experience: You bring a minimum of 5-8 years' PQE, gained primarily in-house within a high-growth technology company or in the commercial/TMT department of a leading law firm
• Tech Sector Expertise: You have a mastery of commercial contracts specific to software and infrastructure, with deep knowledge of IP licensing, cloud hosting nuances, and liability caps in a SaaS context
• Global Mindset: You have a proven track record of drafting and negotiating contracts that bridge multiple international jurisdictions (e.g., EMEA, North America, APAC)
• Commercial Acumen: You don't just quote the law; you translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice. You understand the balance between protecting the company and getting the deal done
• We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you

Desirable

• Reporting To: General Counsel
• As a key member of the Legal team, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, balancing commercial velocity with robust risk management. You will take ownership of complex, high-value deals that drive Kaluza’s global expansion
• Lead Strategic Deal Structures: You will draft, negotiate, and close complex SaaS subscription agreements, professional services contracts, and strategic partnership agreements with international enterprise clients. You will navigate high-stakes negotiations involving IP licensing, cloud liability, and data protection
• Drive Commercial Strategy: Acting as a core legal advisor to the Commercial and Bid teams, you will support RFPs, pricing structures, and risk allocation strategies for large-scale international deals, ensuring commercial viability while protecting the business
• Scale Legal Operations: You will own and evolve our commercial playbooks, standard templates, and legal guidance notes. Your goal is to create a frictionless contracting process that ensures consistency and efficiency across the sales cycle
• Empower the Business: You will design and deliver practical training to Revenue and Bid teams on contracting rules of engagement, deal hygiene, and regulatory risk, empowering them to move faster with confidence
• Global Advisory: You will provide pragmatic, business-focused advice on a range of matters including data privacy (GDPR and international frameworks), intellectual property strategy, and supplier contracts (software licensing, cloud hosting)
• International Engagement: You will operate as part of a global deal team, occasionally travelling internationally to support high-value strategic negotiations in person

• Closing date for applications: Monday 5th January 2026