Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, Apac

Gitlab

Remote
Not specified; not specified; benefits include fle...
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Commercial and technology transaction experience
Negotiation of saas and software agreements
Knowledge of apj market contracting norms
** GitLab is seeking a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel for the APAC region to manage complex commercial agreements and provide legal guidance in a remote work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in technology transactions across APJ markets and will contribute to improving legal processes and templates within the company. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves negotiating sophisticated commercial deals across diverse Asia-Pacific and Japan markets while balancing legal risk with business needs.
  • The successful candidate will develop and maintain region-specific templates and playbooks to ensure consistent deal execution across the APJ region.
  • GitLab offers a remote work environment with flexible paid time off, equity compensation, and a growth and development fund for all team members.

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** GitLab is seeking a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel for the APAC region to manage complex commercial agreements and provide legal guidance in a remote work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in technology transactions across APJ markets and will contribute to improving legal processes and templates within the company. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include flexible PTO, equity, and home office support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial and technology transaction experience
  • Negotiation of SaaS and software agreements
  • Knowledge of APJ market contracting norms
  • Cross-border transaction management skills
  • Template and playbook development expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Working proficiency in Japanese language
  • Experience with AI-related contract terms
  • Remote global team collaboration skills
  • Ability to train sales teams on legal practices

Key Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law (J.D. or equivalent)
  • Active bar membership or license in relevant jurisdiction
  • Experience in APJ markets within law firm or in-house
  • Familiarity with Japan contracting practices

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Not specified

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