Senior Counsel, SaaS & Technology Transactions

Thomson Reuters

. Advise on and negotiate complex SaaS, software, data and technology agreements supporting the global sale of Thomson Reuters products and services .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeGdansk • PolandSenior💰 PLN 203,000 - PLN 377,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in negotiating and drafting complex SaaS and technology agreements, with a strong focus on compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity. Possesses excellent communication skills in English and additional languages, along with strategic problem-solving abilities.

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SaaS Agreement NegotiationContract Law ExpertiseData Protection KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsLegal Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingCommercial LawData Processing AgreementsGDPR ComplianceCybersecurity RegulationsLegal ResearchRisk Mitigation StrategiesIntellectual Property LawPrivacy Law KnowledgeNegotiation Techniques

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingExcellent Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Authorization to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

SaaSData ProtectionPrivacy LawComplianceCommercial AgreementsTechnology TransactionsLegal CounselSupplier-side TransactionsCorporate LawInternational Law

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on and negotiate complex SaaS, software, data and technology agreements supporting the global sale of Thomson Reuters products and services
Act as a hands-on commercial lawyer on supplier-side technology transactions
Advise Sales, Product Management and other business teams
Identify and analyse legal issues
Draft and negotiate agreements
Provide commercially sound recommendations and ensure legal compliance
Review, draft and negotiate customer-facing and partner agreements, including software and SaaS, information licensing, data protection and security, hosting, content acquisition, consulting and professional services, non-disclosure and other commercial agreements
Identify legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and risks associated with business initiatives
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Work with the General Counsel Office on enterprise-wide legal issues and projects
Research and respond to internal legal inquiries concerning corporate, commercial, intellectual property, privacy and compliance matters
Advise the business on appropriate legal action

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years minimum post qualification experience in private practice and/or as in-house legal counsel advising on the sell rather than the buy side
Excellent written/verbal English language communication skills
German, French or Spanish language skills or legal experience working in these jurisdictions are an advantage
Excellent technical legal knowledge in contract and commercial law, particularly with SaaS products and solutions
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues
Authorisation to practice law
Commercial focus and genuine interest in developing privacy, data protection and cybersecurity knowledge
Experience negotiating and drafting clauses and agreements relating to data processing, data protection and cybersecurity, including GDPR, data transfers and data sharing
Knowledge of US privacy laws would be an advantage
German language communication skills would be an advantage
Legally authorized to work in Poland, including individuals benefiting from temporary protection under applicable Polish and EU regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Continuous learning and skill development through Grow My Way programming
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance may be available