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Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.
The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.
At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.
About The Position
As Commercial Counsel EMEA, you will be responsible for a high volume of contract negotiations with customers and vendors, focused on the EMEA region, as well as contribute to other matters in support of our global Commercial Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing growth of Globalization Partners across the EMEA region and globally.
What you will do:
- Timely preparation, review, and negotiation of a high volume of contracts and other related documents, including but not limited to master services, consulting, license, and vendor agreements. Most contracts will be in English.
- Advise the business on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
- Prepare and deliver trainings to the Sales team and other internal groups.
- Work within the Company’s contract management system, including maintaining life-cycle requirements, training, and alerting internal clients to key contract dates and actions.
- Analyze and revise contracts to ensure compliance with company policy and regulations.
- Perform other contract related activities and projects, as assigned.
- Assist with other legal tasks, as needed, such as conducting research.
- Coordinate and drive completion of commercial related projects and assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
- An active license to practice law
- 4-6 years of commercial law experience, including contract negotiation and administration.
- Laser-focused attention to detail.
- Pragmatic, sales-focused, strong work ethic, and team player.
- High degree of professionalism in a client-service-focused setting.
- Strong English language written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with various levels of the organization, including senior management.
- Sound legal judgment, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
- Diligent, great organizational and people skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm to get involved in new areas of law/jurisdictions.
- Able to think on your feet, multitask, prioritize, and be proactive.
- Ability to provide clear guidance on complex and sensitive issues with an appropriate sense of commercial risk.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with global sales teams is preferred.
- Contracts management software experience.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.
Actual compensation for this position may vary and will depend on multiple factors such as relevant qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. For Full-Time Regular Employees, this position is also eligible for additional compensation as follows:
- Sales Roles: This position is eligible for a commission structure in addition to base salary.
- Non-Sales Roles: This position is eligible for an annual bonus which is paid dependent on various factors, including and without limitation, individual and company performance in addition to base salary.
G-P. Global Made Possible.
G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these positions. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
Individuals residing, or applying to work, in the United States: California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, please review the following additional information:
G-P will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here: Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: Fair Chance Poster. Any consideration of a candidate’s background check with arrest or conviction records will include an individualized assessment based on the factors required by applicable law, including the candidate’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
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