Senior Legal Counsel

Company Description

Nexthink is the leader in digital employee experience management software. The company provides IT leaders with unprecedented insight allowing them to see, diagnose and fix issues at scale impacting employees anywhere, with any application or network, before employees notice the issue. As the first solution to allow IT to progress from reactive problem solving to proactive optimization, Nexthink enables its more than 1,200 customers to provide better digital experiences to more than 15 million employees. Dual headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and Boston, Massachusetts, Nexthink has 9 offices worldwide.

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Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Legal, EMEA, the Senior Legal Counsel will: 

• Draft and negotiate agreements and documentation for sales and revenue transactions, principally enterprise cloud services/SaaS, license and services agreements;
• Partner with the sales teams in closing deals with our customers and partners, with the ability to manage multiple projects under deadline pressure;
• Develop and negotiate partner program agreements and documentation, for various channels including Reseller, Distribution, MSP and Teaming, among others;
• Develop documentation and form agreements to adapt to new products, services and changes in commercial relationships or programs;
• Participate in preparing and presenting training materials and sessions;
• Contribute to team on anticipating issues and estimating risks strategically, and identifying proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks; 
• Assist with the management of Legal Operations and implementing tools to maximize efficiency of the Legal Team.

Qualifications

• UK Solicitor with 10+ years PQE; dual qualification with Switzerland, U.S., France or Germany is an advantage;
• Substantial experience in the enterprise software licensing industry (with expertise in various licensing models, products and services); including experience with enterprise transactions, on-premises licensing, cloud/SaaS offerings, OEM, open source software and software development practices;
• Prior experience with software and cloud reselling and channel models deal structures and documentation;
• Experience working closely and effectively with sales teams in deadline-driven environments, and effectively managing quarter-end and year-end responsibilities;
• Excellent understanding of regulatory issues impacting global software company, in particular domestic and international privacy and data protection standards (including handling security questionnaires from customers and negotiating DPAs, as applicable);
• Ability to quickly grasp business objectives, prioritize and organize work autonomously;
• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of company products and services;
• Strong ethical practice and commitment to professional responsibility;
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills in English; additional languages are a plus (in particular French and/or German); and 
• Excellent user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), experience with SharePoint and Salesforce would be a plus.

Additional Information

We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.

With over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages.

If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you! Check what we offer: 

• 💼 Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package (Stock Options also included). 
• 📍Amazing location in Cannon Street, not far from St. Paul's Cathedral. 
• 🏡 Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, fostering effective onboarding and team connections for new hires. 
• 🏖️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 25 days of holidays we offer) plus 3 company-paid volunteer days. 
• 🩺 Fully covered private health insurance for you and your family, life insurance plans, and Medicash Solo Level 2, ensuring comprehensive protection. 
• 💰 Pension contribution of 12% (6 % from the employee and 6% from the employer). 
• 📚 Free access to professional training platforms to explore your interests and enhance your skills. 
• 🍼 16 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, and Kiddivouchers to ease childcare expenses. 
• 🚆 50% reimbursement on public transportation fees, up to a maximum of 1,250£ gross/year. 
• 🤸 Reimbursement of up to £40 for gym and fitness memberships monthly. 
• 📣 Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.