Legal Counsel
7 months ago
Our story goes beyond technology. We put people first - employees, customers, and partners. We build strong teams and cultivate relationships that last. We provide incomparable products, solutions, services, and technical excellence for our customers. We are a team of over 5,000 colleagues across 70+ countries who value inclusion, integrity, and innovation. Our size means everyone has an impact and every voice is valued.
_We are big enough to compete and small enough to care._
Position Purpose
The role is responsible for assisting with all legal aspects of Software AG’s contractual affairs and providing legal support on all matters as required or as necessary in the Middle East as well as the wider EMEA (ex DACH) Region. The role will also serve as the key point of contact between Software AG and third parties to ensure timely review and approval of any variations, provide recommendations and negotiate directly with customer attorneys or procurement staff to craft final paperwork that is satisfactory to all parties, reflects agreed commercial parameters and is consistent with Software AG internal policies and procedures including revenue recognition rules.
Essential Job Functions
- Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute contracts - either against standard Software AG templates or against customer paperwork
- Establish and maintain relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters
- Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation- Provide both internal and external contract-related issue resolution
- Monitor and complete contract close-out, extension or renewal, as appropriate
- Communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders, internally and externally
- Ability to work internationally across the wider EMEA (ex DACH) region
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree level and local legal qualification required
- Minimum of three years PQE including extensive experience in the IT sector
- Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Very strong contract modelling software skills and associated experience (e.g. Docusign)
- Robust skills in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Passion for process improvement and high levels of engagement with IT tools and processes
- Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints and deadlines under pressure
What’s in it for you?
- Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.
- Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.
- Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.
- Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.
At Software AG we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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