Counsel (12-month Fixed-term Contract)

Salesforce

United Kingdom
Qualified solicitor with current practicing certificate
5+ years commercial legal experience in tech
Strong public sector procurement knowledge
This role involves providing maternity cover within the UK & Ireland Commercial Legal team to support Salesforce's public sector business

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing maternity cover within the UK & Ireland Commercial Legal team to support Salesforce's public sector business.
  • The successful candidate will structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including Master Services Agreements and government framework contracts.
  • Salesforce offers a culture where ambition meets action, focusing on AI innovation and keeping core values at the heart of workforce transformation.

Matching Summary

This role involves providing maternity cover within the UK & Ireland Commercial Legal team to support Salesforce's public sector business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate
  • 5+ years commercial legal experience in tech
  • Strong public sector procurement knowledge
  • Experience with UK government frameworks like G-Cloud
  • Expertise in data privacy and intellectual property law

Nice-to-have

  • In-house technology company experience
  • Ability to translate complex legal concepts
  • Collaborative team player with kind demeanor
  • Self-starter mentality working independently
  • Customer-centric mindset focused on enabling deals

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years commercial legal experience
  • Substantive expertise in data privacy and IP law
  • Knowledge of UK procurement legislation and BOS2/G-Cloud

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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