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Full-Time

Global Legal Counsel

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Contentful

Contentful

501-1,000 employees

Digital content management platform for businesses

Consumer Software
Design

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 provides a platform for digital content management that helps businesses create, collaborate on, and deliver content without needing to write code. Its main product is a content management system (CMS) that allows creative teams to efficiently manage digital content across various brands and channels, ensuring a consistent experience for users. This is especially useful for companies in e-commerce, digital marketing, and media, as it streamlines their content production and enhances team collaboration. Unlike many competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for advanced capabilities. The goal of Contentful is to empower businesses to deliver high-quality digital experiences at scale.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$349.6M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of Karthik Rau as CEO, with his extensive leadership experience, could drive strategic growth and innovation.
  • Contentful Studio's launch empowers digital teams to create and manage content more efficiently, potentially increasing user satisfaction and platform adoption.
  • The company's recognition as a Silver Partner by hedgehog lab highlights its strong market position and successful implementations.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of digital content management is intense, with numerous established players potentially limiting Contentful's market share.
  • Frequent leadership changes, such as the recent CEO appointment, can lead to strategic shifts that may cause uncertainty among employees and clients.

What makes Contentful unique

  • Contentful's freemium business model allows businesses to access essential features for free, making it accessible to a wide range of users compared to competitors with higher entry costs.
  • The platform's focus on enabling non-technical teams to manage digital content without coding sets it apart from traditional CMS solutions that require technical expertise.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with hedgehog lab and SHOPLINE, enhance Contentful's capabilities in delivering comprehensive digital experiences.