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Location: London (Hybrid)

Department: Legal

Description:

We’re looking for a senior legal professional reporting to the Chief Legal Officer in the US. The role will provide legal support across Confluence’s commercial and regulatory activities in the UK and EMEA, managing complex matters including commercial contracting (particularly SaaS), corporate governance, data protection/privacy, compliance and employment law. You will advise cross‑functional teams, assess legal risks, support global expansion and act as a strategic partner to the business.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• 8–12 years PQE, including experience in a large law firm with a focus on transactional work.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, procurement, software licensing, and NDAs.
• Strong understanding of contractual and business risk issues, including indemnities, liability limitations, data protection and information security.
• Proven ability to manage multiple negotiations and prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Excellent contract drafting and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear redlines and bring agreements to closure.
• Solid knowledge of data and software licensing, intellectual property, privacy, employment and commercial contract law.
• Strategic thinker with strong business judgment and the ability to act as a trusted legal advisor.
• Highly organised, analytical, and capable of managing complex projects across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global colleagues.
• Superior command of written and spoken English.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Fluency in French (written and spoken).
• Experience working in‑house, particularly within technology or financial services sectors.
• Familiarity with information security, network security or other high‑tech legal environments.
• Experience supporting a UK or European subsidiary of a foreign parent company.
• Exposure to employment law, compliance and intellectual property matters.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global legal team and across multiple jurisdictions.

What we offer:

• Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday.
• Global career development opportunities.
• Social events.
• Referral bonus scheme – up to $3,000 per successful referral.
• And many more benefits.

We offer a hybrid working model, working from our London office and remotely.

Values: Integrity – Face reality with honesty, courage and accountability, Imagination – Deal creatively, Discipline – Build good habits, Service – Commit to others’ success.

If you would like to find out more about a career at Confluence, please apply today.