Senior Counsel, Commercial

Qualified lawyer with approximately 3–8+ years post-qualification experience, gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.

Commercial contracts experience, ideally within a software, SaaS, cloud technology or broader technology company.

Strong drafting, contract review and negotiation skills, with experience supporting customer and/or partner transactions.

Ability to provide practical, succinct and commercially aware legal advice to business stakeholders.

Experience working with, or a strong interest in supporting, sales organisations and commercial teams in a fast-moving environment.

An understanding of privacy and data protection issues arising in commercial technology transactions, including customer contracting requirements relating to the processing, transfer, storage and protection of data.

Confidence to manage a high volume of matters, prioritise effectively and know when to seek input or escalate issues.

Sound commercial judgement and an ability to assess risk proportionately, with support from senior colleagues where needed.

A solutions-oriented mindset and genuine passion for helping the business succeed while ensuring legal and commercial risks are appropriately managed.

Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of matters, while recognising when collaboration or escalation is required.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and provide practical advice to a range of stakeholders.

Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to learn, develop and contribute positively to the Legal team and wider business.

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What you'll get

Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares

Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day

Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time

AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost

Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options

Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting

Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

Compensation Transparency

Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range.

In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off.

Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.

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