Senior Legal Counsel, EMEA
Core
Lead the EMEA legal team, negotiate complex technology transactions with major financial institutions, and act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Regional Leader)
Builds
Strategic software, SaaS, hosting, licensing, and technology agreements for enterprise customers
Domain
Financial services technology / Fintech
Required skills
Commercial negotiation, team leadership, risk-based decision-making, stakeholder management, regulatory awareness (DORA, GDPR), contract drafting
Preferred skills
Experience with large banks, knowledge of Middle East markets, proficiency in German/French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese
Technologies
AI-enabled automation tools, legal process management systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of legal professionals across Europe; Negotiate strategic technology agreements with enterprise customers; Partner with Sales, Finance, and Product leaders; Drive consistency and efficiency in legal processes; Monitor legal and regulatory developments; Lead resolution of complex customer disputes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership