Commercial Counsel, Business Legal Team

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (customer, partner, vendor, and data privacy contracts).
• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional channel and go-to-market teams, addressing legal and business issues.
• Manage legal risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and Mimecast policies.
• Act as the first point of escalation from Commercial Contract Managers regarding legal matters within assigned regions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, product, compliance, and finance) to support business objectives.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance on legal topics, risk management, and contract best practices.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of legal templates, policies, and processes to drive operational efficiency.
• Advise on data privacy and security obligations relevant to commercial transactions.
• Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters as needed.
• Monitor and communicate legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting the business.
• Champion a solutions-oriented, business-enabling approach, balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.

Requirements

• Licensed Attorney (MA, NY, MN, or DE preferable)
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the technology or SaaS sector.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (including SaaS/cloud, licensing, channel, and data privacy agreements).
• Strong working knowledge of data privacy laws (such as GDPR, CCPA)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Demonstrated skill advising business teams on legal and commercial risks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, product, finance, compliance).
• Sound judgment and pragmatic problem-solving approach to enable business while managing risk.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal technology tools and contract management systems is a plus.
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Additional Information

Commercial Counsel - Business Legal Team - Hybrid based in Lexington, MA The Commercial Counsel - Business Legal Team, serves as a key legal advisor and business partner, providing expert guidance on a wide range of commercial, vendor, and compliance matters across the organization. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements-including customer, partner, vendor, and data privacy contracts-ensuring alignment with company risk tolerance and business objectives. Acting as the first point of legal escalation for regional issues, the Commercial Counsel supports cross-functional initiatives, and contributes to the development of legal policies, training, and operational efficiencies. By balancing legal risk with practical business judgment, this position plays a pivotal part in driving the company's growth and maintaining robust legal compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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