Sr. Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts in Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Company Description

Dynatrace exists to make software work perfectly. Our platform combines broad and deep observability and continuous runtime application security with advanced AIOps to provide answers and intelligent automation from data. This enables innovators to modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and ensure flawless digital experiences.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to primarily support the sales organization within EMEA, with a focus on France, Spain and Benelux.

Location: Boulogne-Billancourt (France) is preferred, but as the role is at least partially remote, it is open to candidates in different areas of Europe. Please expect some occasional travel.

• Dynatrace seeks a Legal Counsel to primarily support the EMEA Sales organizion, with a focus on France, Spain and Benelux.

• You will draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, primarily for software licensing and related services, as well as other commercial contracts such as Data Protection Agreements, NDAs, partner agreements, etc.

• You will collaborate with sales, services, finance, security, compliance and other business units.

• You will respond promptly to legal requests from internal clients across functional groups, effectively communicating legal concepts to business people, in collaboration with and with support from other members of the legal team.

• You will support the continuous improvement of standard agreements, policies and processes and participate in client training

Qualifications

• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in an in-house role with a software or technology-oriented company.

• Relevant experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including but not limited to software licenses (SaaS and on premises), professional services, reseller and partner agreements.

• Fluency in French / English / Spanish (with ability to negotiate in all languages)

• Understanding of licensing, SaaS, revenue recognition, AI, intellectual property, privacy, data security, and other legal matters that arise in the context of commercial transactions.

• Strong commercial sensibilities, and ability to work closely with business people on their terms, and to negotiate some commercial terms as well as legal terms.

• Strong contract analysis, drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Ability to blend in a fine small team of lawyers, ready to lend a hand and be team oriented. Team attitude that no job is too big or too small.

• Able to provide quick, concise and practical advice consistent with Dynatrace business objectives and processes, while ensuring business needs are met.

• Able to work and act decisively in a fast-paced, Quarter-end driven high activity environment; comfortable in managing and responding to messages quickly and balancing multiple deals at one time.

• Strategic and pragmatic thinking.

• Excellent judgment, attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team are a must; strong organizational, project management and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• A  one-product software company  creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.  

• Working with the * latest technologies*  and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.  

• Working models that offer you the  flexibility you need , ranging from remote options to hybrid ones  combining home and in-office work .  

• A team that thinks outside the box welcomes unconventional ideas, and  *pushes boundaries.   *

• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and  allows you to grow.   

• A globally unique and * tailor-made career development program*  recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.   

• A  truly international mindset  with Dynatracers from different countries & cultures all over the world, and English as the corporate language that connects us all  

• A culture that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.