Senior Legal Counsel

NICE

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) is the worldwide leading provider of both cloud and on-premises enterprise software solutions that empower organizations to make smarter decisions based on advanced analytics of structured and unstructured data. NICE helps organizations of all sizes deliver better customer service, ensure compliance, combat fraud and safeguard citizens. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, are using NICE solutions. .

About the role:

We are seeking a talented, energetic lawyer with excellent communication skills to be based in London. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide a range of legal services for our EMEA business and operations, with an important focus on commercial transactions. This will be a key role for the Legal team in NICE’s International region, which comprises Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa (International region). There will be an opportunity to work on matters across the International region. The Senior Legal Counsel will be part of NICE’s global Legal department, and will report to the General Counsel, International.

Requirements:

• Proven success within leading multinational technology companies in a similar role, including substantial experience in cloud services, software and services.
• Commercial legal business partner with a proven track record of results with extensive experience negotiating customer and partner transactions in the technology sector across a variety of markets in the EMEA region (including US GAAP revenue recognition experience).
• Substantial experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Solid IP and data privacy experience.
• Holding the highest degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Solution-focused with excellent judgement and analytical skills.
• First class interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
• A minimum of 6 to 8 years’ PQE, with directly relevant experience gained from working in leading law firms and multinational technology companies.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) / Master of Laws (LLM) from an internationally recognized university.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Legal Counsel’s responsibilities will include, without limitation, the following:
• EMEA / International counsel
• Strategic partner for the provision of legal services across the EMEA region with an in-depth understanding of NICE’s different business segments and products / solutions.
• Act as a trusted and valued advisor to team members across the EMEA region, with significant experience in local laws, local culture and ways of doing business in these markets.
• Opportunity to work on APAC legal matters.
• Partner with other members of the global Legal team to share best practices and work on global initiatives and other projects.

Commercial

• Understand the business priorities and products / solutions, and be central to business discussions.
• Prepare, review and negotiate customer and partner agreements across all areas of the company’s business, with an understanding of the different products / solutions and company requirements.This will include the drafting and negotiation of direct agreements with corporate and government customers, and partner agreements. Experience with different partner / channel models and programs in the technology sector is preferred.
• Prepare, review and negotiate other commercial agreements (e.g., subcontractors, vendors, etc.).
• Develop strong working partnerships with other key stakeholders across the business (e.g., sales, solutions, partners, finance, business operations, etc.).
• Deliver training to enhance sales enablement.

Risk Management and Compliance

Implement the commercial contract approval matrix in the EMEA region.

Work with the General Counsel, International and Director, Compliance to ensure compliance (including enforcement of the Code of Ethics, global anti-bribery and corruption laws, global export laws and trade sanctions, etc.).

Advising on data privacy, information security and cyber-security laws in EMEA.

Corporate

Assist with corporate work related to legal entities in EMEA.

Support Corporate Legal, Finance and Tax departments in the execution and submission of required legal corporate documents for compliance purposes.