Full-Time

Global Legal Counsel

f/m/d

Posted on 7/19/2024

Contentful

Contentful

501-1,000 employees

Digital content management platform for businesses

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Expert

Remote in UK

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Sales
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized law school.
  • 10+ years of combined experience in SaaS and commercial technology transactions, with substantial expertise in privacy and data protection laws, particularly those applicable in the UK, EU, and US.
  • Demonstrated experience in negotiating privacy and data protection terms and contracts, including DPAs and security terms with customers and vendors.
  • Experience advising on commercial and privacy legal risks and associated mitigations
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn and work on other topics such as employment, product, and compliance.
  • Excellent negotiation, organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
  • Collaborative, highly responsive, and service-oriented attitude.
  • Self-motivated and solution-oriented with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • CIPP/E or CIPP/US certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Engage closely with sales, customer experience, and partnerships teams to drive the company’s revenue through strategic transactions.
  • Lead the structuring, negotiation, and closure of complex SaaS and commercial agreements with a global reach, focusing on enterprise customers.
  • Manage the review and negotiation of inbound vendor agreements for all types of goods and services such as critical infrastructure software and SaaS tools, staff augmentation, and recruiting services.
  • Negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and security terms as part of the commercial transactions process for our customers and vendors.
  • Provide expert analysis and guidance on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related issues to ensure compliance with international laws and regulations.
  • Assess global laws and regulations potentially impacting Contentful’s business practices as they relate to customer expectations and contract requirements.
  • Translate regulations into actionable steps to help ensure regulatory and policy compliance.

Contentful offers a platform for digital content management that enables businesses to create, manage, and deliver content without coding. Its content management system (CMS) is designed for teams to streamline their content production and maintain a consistent experience across various brands and channels. Unlike competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, providing free access to basic features while charging for advanced capabilities. The company's goal is to empower businesses to effectively manage their digital content at scale.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$324.4M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Contentful's acquisition of Ninetailed enhances its AI-driven content personalization capabilities.
  • Partnerships with Vercel and SAP expand Contentful's integration and market reach.
  • The rise of generative AI tools presents opportunities for Contentful's platform enhancement.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging CMS platforms with lower costs threaten Contentful's market share.
  • Integration challenges from the Ninetailed acquisition could disrupt operations.
  • The freemium model may limit revenue growth if users don't convert to paid plans.

What makes Contentful unique

  • Contentful offers a composable content platform for digital-first businesses.
  • The platform integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs.
  • Contentful's CMS allows content management without needing to write code.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Stock Options

Fertility Treatment Support

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

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