Corporate Counsel

Sphera

. Serve as a valued partner to company leaders in Sales and other business teams .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal counsel across various business functions, including HR, Finance, IT, and Marketing, while managing complex commercial agreements and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Proven ability to build strong relationships with global teams and effectively communicate complex legal issues.

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JD Or Equivalent Law DegreeLicensed To Practice LawExperience With Global TeamsKnowledge Of Data Privacy And IP IssuesProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal CounselCommercial AgreementsEmployment LawCorporate GovernanceComplianceM&ADispute ResolutionNegotiation SkillsDrafting SkillsAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Proactive Team PlayerAbility To Communicate Complex IssuesRelationship BuildingAbility To Work In Fast-Paced EnvironmentProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

SaaSCross-Border Legal IssuesData PrivacySecurityB2B ContractsVendor AgreementsConsulting AgreementsLicensing AgreementsCommon Law EducationMultinational Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a valued partner to company leaders in Sales and other business teams
Establish and maintain strong and profitable client relationships
Support the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Senior Corporate Counsel, and other in-house legal team members
Support the commercial needs of Sphera’s global operations
Build positive relationships with relevant business team members
Provide legal counsel to HR, Finance, IT, Services, Product, and Marketing teams
Address employment law, intellectual property, compliance, corporate governance, subsidiary management, M&A, data privacy, and dispute resolution matters
Interact with global outside counsel in collaboration with legal team leaders
Review and prepare complex commercial agreements, including SaaS/software, professional services, consulting, licensing, and vendor agreements
Support implementation and maintenance of legal team processes aligned with business strategy
May manage contract managers or paralegals
Ensure day-to-day work aligns with company and team policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with global teams at a multinational business, including experience addressing cross-border legal issues
Minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience, including in-house at a multinational company; additional law firm or equivalent experience required
Ability to understand and clearly communicate complex legal issues to business teams and counterparties
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to develop collaborative and successful relationships with members of the sales organization, including managing B2B contracts
Excellent writing, negotiation and drafting skills
Good knowledge of data privacy, security, and IP issues relevant to SaaS/software providers
Knowledge of one or more substantive areas including employment law, corporate governance/subsidiary management, compliance, or M&A
Ability to flag issues and propose solutions to complex problems
Excellent attention to detail
Proactive team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise in stressful situations
JD or other equivalent law degree required
Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction of residence required
Common law education or equivalent knowledge strongly preferred
SaaS experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment