Senior Legal Counsel
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
Business Area:
LegalSeniority Level:
Mid-Senior levelJob Description:
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
The Corporate/Legal Counsel will be a key member of the growing legal and business team in the region and must be a thoughtful problem solver and a trusted business partner. The position is responsible for providing legal advice, expertise, and support in all areas of law affecting our EMEA business. The primary focus will be on direct sales support to EMEA. Within the commercial contracting area of focus, the Corporate/Legal Counsel will work on deals within our partner ecosystem, including OEMs, VARs, channel partners and the like.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will:
- This position will require an experienced legal professional with responsibilities to include, but not limited to: Working closely with internal staff on cross-functional teams. Working with customers and channel partners to negotiate business agreements for new and follow-on business.
- Ensuring agreements comply with company policies and guidelines.
Preparing contract paperwork; advising management of contractual rights and obligations; mitigating contractual and channel partner program risks; compiling and analyzing data; maintaining historical information. - Balancing competing priorities of constituencies as compared to business needs and using astute judgment as to when to seek executive-level direction.
Liaising with law firms to handle any potential litigation
We’re excited about you if you have:
- Law degree required with 7+ years of post-qualification experience either working with a law firm or as an in-house counsel with a special focus in the IT industry
- Good experience working in the EMEA region with a strong
- understanding of the local work customs and cultures
- Knowledge of legal issues affecting software companies operating in the EMEA region, such as data
- privacy, open-source software and SaaS, IP protection, employment and general corporate issues.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills and requisite personal computer skills.
- Strong internal/external customer service skills.
- Superior communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Employee Resource Groups
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