Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

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Clio is more than just a tech company–we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.

Summary:

About The Opportunity

Clio seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Dublin to join our global Commercial Legal department supporting our growing EMEA operations. This role will serve as a critical partner to our Sales organization, providing expert legal guidance while enabling business growth across European markets.

Key Responsibilities

Act as primary legal advisor to EMEA Sales teams, delivering practical solutions to commercial and legal challenges
Lead negotiations for various commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, consulting agreements, and SOWs
Spearhead negotiations for AI technology solutions, addressing complex issues related to data rights, algorithmic training, and IP ownership
Implement legal processes that balance risk management with business efficiency
Build strategic partnerships with Sales leadership to identify and overcome obstacles to growth
Engage with cross-functional legal and compliance teams to develop customer-focused solutions

Your Profile

Irish legal qualification required (dual qualification in England considered an advantage)
6-8 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate environment
Proven track record in independently managing commercial contract negotiations (SaaS industry experience highly valued)
Experience with AI technology contracting would be a valuable asset, though not required
Exceptional contract drafting capabilities with attention to detail
Comprehensive understanding of EU data protection regulations and privacy requirements
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance
Talent for building productive relationships with business stakeholders
Skill in balancing legal risk with commercial objectives
Capacity to articulate clear reasoning behind legal decisions to inquisitive teams
Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Strong digital communication skills across collaborative platforms
Proactive problem-solving approach with minimal supervision
Alignment with Clio's core values and customer-first philosophy

We recognize that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every qualification. If you're passionate about legal technology and supporting business growth, we encourage you to submit your application.

What you will find here:

Compensation is one of the main components of Clio’s Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:

Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits and dental coverage
Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions to be in office minimum 2 days per week on our Anchor Days.
Flexible time off policy
Pension contribution
Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years

The full salary range* for this role is €89,600 to €112,000 to €134,400 EUR.Please note salary bands may differ based on location and local currency. Additionally, benefit offerings may differ depending on the employee's location.

We aim to hire all candidates between the minimum and the midpoint of the full salary range. We reserve the midpoint to the maximum of the salary band for internal employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at Clio. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on individual experience and skillset of the candidate.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our culture at clio.com/careers

Disclaimer: We only communicate with candidates through official @clio.com email addresses.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Legal
Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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