Director, Commercial Legal – Americas

Veeam Software

. Lead Veeam’s Americas Commercial Legal team supporting the sales organization .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $210,105 - $538,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in negotiating and closing complex software and SaaS agreements, with a strong focus on privacy and data protection matters. Proven leadership in managing and developing legal teams while collaborating effectively with sales and business stakeholders in the technology sector.

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Qualified Lawyer Admitted To Practice12+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceIn-House Experience In Software Or TechnologyNegotiating And Closing Complex Software AgreementsExceptional Drafting And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

NegotiationContract DraftingLegal AdvisoryRisk-Based Decision-MakingPrivacy And Data ProtectionCommercial JudgmentSaaS AgreementsSoftware AgreementsTeam LeadershipTraining Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoaching SkillsCollaborationSimplifying Complex Issues

Industry Keywords

Commercial LegalSales OrganizationHigh-Value TransactionsContracting ProcessesContinuous ImprovementTechnology SectorLegal Team DevelopmentEscalation PointBusiness PrioritiesTransaction Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Veeam’s Americas Commercial Legal team supporting the sales organization
Lead a team of four to five lawyers while remaining a key individual contributor
Partner with the EMEA counterpart on contracting positions, templates, playbooks, and processes
Negotiate and close complex, high-value software, SaaS, BaaS, professional services, and channel transactions
Advise on legal, regulatory, privacy, and commercial considerations
Coach and develop the Americas Commercial Legal team
Partner with Sales and sales leadership on pipeline, business priorities, and transaction resources
Develop and deliver contracting-process training and practical guidance
Serve as escalation point for complex, high-risk, or novel commercial matters
Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across the global Commercial Legal team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state
12+ years of post-qualification experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house
Significant in-house experience within a software or technology company
Proven people leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing lawyers
Extensive hands-on experience negotiating and closing complex software and SaaS agreements in a fast-paced sales environment
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
Experience partnering with Sales and other business stakeholders in the technology sector
Experience advising on privacy and data protection matters in commercial technology transactions
Strong commercial judgment and pragmatic, risk-based decision-making
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to simplify complex legal issues and provide clear, practical guidance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off
12 paid holidays, including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care
24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day
Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via the Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven
AirVet 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
On-demand learning libraries, mentoring, workshops, and learning events
Performance-based bonus included in total target compensation