Legal Counsel, EMEA

Tines

. Lead negotiations for customer agreements across EMEA and the United States, including SaaS agreements, software licensing terms, DPAs, security terms, SOWs, NDAs, and related commercial documents .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial technology agreements, particularly in SaaS and software transactions, while providing practical legal advice to support sales negotiations and stakeholder management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Technology AgreementsSaaS TransactionsStakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsLegal Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsNegotiating TermsLegal ComplianceRisk ManagementCommercial Judgment

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsSolutions-Oriented ApproachAutonomous Work StyleCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Solicitor QualificationLawyer Qualification

Industry Keywords

EMEAUnited StatesCustomer AgreementsSoftware LicensingData Processing AgreementsSecurity TermsStatements of WorkNon-Disclosure Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiations for customer agreements across EMEA and the United States, including SaaS agreements, software licensing terms, DPAs, security terms, SOWs, NDAs, and related commercial documents
Partner with Sales leaders, Sales teams, and Deal Desk from initial review through signature
Provide practical, risk-based advice to help the business reach workable outcomes and move deals forward
Advise on liability, indemnification, intellectual property, privacy, security, service commitments, and other commercial issues
Review and negotiate reseller, referral, integration, technology alliance, and other partner agreements
Collaborate with Finance, Security, Customer Success, Product, and other teams on commercial and customer matters
Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and Sales enablement materials
Improve and scale contracting processes as Tines’ global sales organization grows
Support broader Legal team initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years of relevant legal experience, including 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience
Qualification as a solicitor or lawyer in Ireland, England and Wales, or another relevant EU jurisdiction
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology agreements
Experience directly supporting Sales teams and managing customer negotiations
Strong understanding of legal issues affecting SaaS and software transactions
Excellent commercial judgment and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
Ability to distinguish material legal risks from issues resolvable through practical compromise
Ability to manage multiple negotiations and deliver high-quality work in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Comfort operating autonomously within a distributed, international organization
Authorization to work in Ireland
Alignment with Tines’ values of speed, simplicity, and soundness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote role based in Ireland
Occasional travel to Dublin and other Tines locations
Equal employment opportunities
Learning and growth opportunities