Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, APAC

52 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Legal
GitLab

GitLab

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Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2014

Description

  • Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, including SaaS, software, partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts.
  • Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions while balancing legal risk with business needs.
  • Partner with regional Sales leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties to advance deals with clear legal guidance.
  • Navigate country-specific contracting norms, approval paths, and drafting requirements across APJ markets, including Japan.
  • Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel when local legal support is needed.
  • Assess contractual risk and provide practical recommendations, including escalation paths and alternative terms.
  • Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation to improve contracting consistency.
  • Train contract managers and regional Sales team members on contracting practices, legal developments, and day-to-day decision-making across the region.

Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law through a J.D. or equivalent legal credential, with active bar membership or a license in a relevant jurisdiction.
  • Experience in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets within a law firm, in-house legal team, or both.
  • Experience negotiating complex agreements across multiple APJ jurisdictions, with familiarity with Japan contracting practices.
  • Comfort handling cross-border transactions that involve different legal systems and coordination with outside counsel.
  • Ability to identify legal risk, explain tradeoffs clearly, and provide business-focused guidance in varied regulatory environments.
  • Experience improving or creating contract templates, playbooks, and processes that support consistent execution across teams and markets.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with Sales and cross-functional partners in a remote, globally distributed environment.
  • Working proficiency in an APJ language such as Japanese is helpful but not required.

Benefits

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off.
  • Team Member Resource Groups.
  • Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Growth and Development Fund.
  • Parental leave.
  • Home office support.

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