SVP, General Counsel & Company Secretary

As SVP, General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will lead the global legal strategy and corporate governance function, providing strategic counsel to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. You will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization's legal interests while enabling commercial growth and supporting key business initiatives. Overseeing a broad range of responsibilities, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, you will ensure effective legal frameworks across international operations. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, external legal advisers, and cross-functional teams to anticipate risks and deliver practical, commercially focused solutions. This leadership position offers the opportunity to shape legal operations, strengthen governance practices, and influence strategic decision-making within a growing international technology environment. You will also drive operational improvements through standardization, technology, and automation while building a legal function aligned with long-term organizational objectives.

• At least 5 years of senior functional leadership experience, with responsibility for complex legal matters, strategic decision-making, and organizational outcomes.

• Significant experience in senior in-house legal positions, advising executive leadership on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.

• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, vendor, and partnership contracts.

• Strong knowledge of intellectual property law, licensing arrangements, contractual IP rights, and commercial legal frameworks relevant to technology or software businesses.

• Demonstrated experience advising on data protection, privacy requirements, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Proven expertise in corporate governance, Board and committee processes, and company secretarial responsibilities.

• Strong ability to identify, evaluate, and manage complex legal risks while delivering clear, practical, and commercially balanced recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Experience managing external legal counsel, coordinating specialist legal services, and overseeing legal matters across multiple business functions and geographical regions.

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executive-level decisions and build strong relationships across an international organization.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business guidance.

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic judgment, balancing legal risk, regulatory obligations, and business opportunities.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in a dynamic, international business environment.

• Nice to have: Experience working within a global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or technology organization.

• Nice to have: Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, or other strategic corporate transactions.

• Nice to have: Familiarity with international legal entity management, shareholder agreements, and complex corporate governance structures.

• Nice to have: Experience implementing or optimizing contract lifecycle management systems and legal operations processes.

• Nice to have: Practical experience using technology, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve legal workflows, operational efficiency, and risk management.