Senior Legal Counsel

Illumio

Senior Corporate Counsel handling legal support and negotiations for EMEA at Illumio. Collaborate closely with Sales and HR on compliance and legal processes.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £125,000 - £150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating enterprise SaaS and software agreements while providing commercial legal support across EMEA and the Americas. Possesses strong knowledge of employment law, data privacy, and cybersecurity compliance, with a proven ability to adapt to fast-changing environments.

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UK-Qualified Solicitor10+ Years Employment Law ExperienceEnterprise SaaS/Software ContractingData Privacy and Security KnowledgeIn-House Experience at Technology Company

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Hard Skills

NegotiationCommercial ContractingEmployment LawData Privacy ComplianceCybersecurity ComplianceTechnology TransactionsChannel Partner StructuresRisk ManagementLegal Process DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCollaborative Spirit

Certifications & Qualifications

UK Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Industry Keywords

SaaSSoftware AgreementsEMEA Employment LawMultinational OrganizationsHigh-Growth Technology CompanyFinanceHealthcarePublic SectorCustomer AcquisitionCustomer Retention

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate enterprise SaaS and software agreements in close partnership with Sales and other revenue teams.
Lead commercial legal support for EMEA (e.g., UK, Germany, France) and overfill support for deals in the Americas.
Partner closely with Human Resources and business leaders to advise on EMEA employment law matters, manage risk, and help enable compliant practices.
Help develop and refine legal processes supporting Sales, Marketing, Channels, and Customer Success.
Partner with Revenue Operations on customer acquisition and retention initiatives.
Work with field operations to streamline negotiations, reduce acquisition costs, and enhance customer success.
Negotiate complex technology transactions with a practical, risk-balanced approach.
Prior experience supporting other practice areas such as Employment, Product, Privacy and IP highly preferred.

Requirements

What you’ll need

UK-qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with strong academic credentials
Typically 10+ years’ experience in employment law (law firm and/or in-house); experience supporting multinational organizations preferred
In-house experience at a high-growth technology company, ideally late-stage private or early public
Deep commercial contracting experience in enterprise SaaS/software and cybersecurity
Strong working knowledge of data privacy and security, and AI compliance matters applied directly to commercial contracts
Prior experience advising on employment law matters across EMEA
Experience with channel partner structures (distributor, reseller, MSP)
Hands-on, efficient deal-closing approach with strong attention to detail and the big picture
Comfortable working across multiple regions, including the Middle East and United States
Ability to support customers in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, public sector)
Versatility to support other practice areas and a willingness to take on whatever legal work the business needs, big or small
Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to simplify complex legal concepts
Proven ability to prioritize, operate independently, and adapt in a fast-changing environment
A sense of humor, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to play a key role in building a world-class team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Program
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Retirement Savings
Equity Opportunities
Paid time off and Paid Holidays
Employee Incentive Program