Role Description We are hiring a solid Corporate Counsel, with 4+ years’ experience, to join our expanding International Commercial Legal department in this fast growing, truly globally distributed company. Reporting to the UK & Emerging Region Legal Director, this position will be ideal for a self-sufficient and resourceful mid-level attorney located in the United Kingdom. What You Will Be Doing - Managing the full legal lifecycle of our Public Sector contracts, including: - Cloud/SaaS and Software Subscription agreements - Professional Services agreements - Data Processing Agreements and associated schedules - Ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. - Supporting the Sales & RFP Teams during live procurement processes: - Reviewing ITT/RFP requirements - Drafting legal responses - Advising on terms and conditions proposed by contracting authorities - Engaging closely with Elastic’s UK Legal Director and Security Controller, as well as the wider Legal Department and go-to-market stakeholders. - Supporting EMEA & Global Legal team members on ad hoc projects as directed. - Keeping abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments and proactively advising the business on their implications. - Building and strengthening workflow processes between the Legal Department and other departments within Elastic. Qualifications - Qualified and legally permitted to practice law in the United Kingdom. - 4+ years’ experience in the drafting and negotiation of technology contracts. - Strong working knowledge of public procurement law, public law principles, and contract law. - Understanding of cyber and information security obligations in technology contracts. - Experience & knowledge of relevant laws and legal systems in key regions such as the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Germany. - Ability to balance legal risks with business strategy. - Preferred candidates will have prior experience managing technology contracts for public sector entities. - Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Bonus Points - A self-starter with a proven track record of balancing multiple projects. - Experience with complex software licensing and cloud business models. - Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver outstanding results. - Familiarity with data protection and privacy issues in technology transactions. - Prior experience representing high-growth companies. - Ability to collaborate in a distributed team environment. - Ability to participate in some limited travel requirements. - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Benefits - Competitive pay based on the work you do here. - Health coverage for you and your family in many locations. - Flexible locations and schedules for many roles. - Generous number of vacation days each year. - Financial donation matching up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent). - Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects. - A minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.