Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Mimecast

• As a key member of the legal team, you’ll need strong analytical skills, the ability to assess and mitigate contractual risk, excellent communication skills and the ability to work to a high standard within tight deadlines
• The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and flexible approach
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, working within the technology (preferably SaaS) space negotiating, drafting, and advising on commercial contracts
• Experience of Data Protection Law
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative and confidence and also as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate sound commercial acumen and recognize and balance risk appropriately
• Be able to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing priorities
• UK qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising certificate

Desirable

• The Mimecast Business Legal team is looking for a Qualified Commercial Lawyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced, global legal team
• The main focus of this role will be the support of our Sales Team with negotiations, review and drafting of contractual documents for customers, vendors and Mimecast partners, primarily in the UK but with a mixed workload providing general in-house legal support in this region and globally
• It’s an energetic, solution driven environment and you’ll be required to negotiate contracts with customers from many different industry sectors
• You’ll work alongside and advise key stake holders and business partners across the company including sales, marketing, finance, engineering and customer operations
• Review, negotiate and advise upon commercial contracts including:
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Software Services Agreements (as Vendor and as Customer)
• Data Processing Agreements ( and local applicable Data protection laws )
• Channel Partner Agreements ( Reseller, MSP, Distribution)
• Technology Alliance Agreements
• Software License Agreements
• Provide legal advice to commercial transactions and contract-related issues
• Assist with the submission of responses to Requests for Information/Requests for Proposals, relating to both public and to private sector entities
• Draft contractual provisions and standard terms
• Advise on anti-trust and competition law requirements
• Review and updating contractual templates and maintaining version control
• Assist with contractual policy and process development
• Formatting, proofing and finalising contractual documentation and managing the appropriate signature process
• Legal research and analysis
• Provide Mimecast internal legal training, supporting legal operations initiatives and representing the legal team in cross-functional project meetings
• Assisting with legal due diligence and other ad-hoc corporate matters