FAQs
What is the location requirement for this position?
This position requires working from the London office 3 days per week.
What qualifications are necessary for the Commercial Counsel position?
The candidate must be a UK Qualified Solicitor with 5-8 years of combined experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, specifically in drafting and negotiating Software-as-a-Service agreements.
What type of contracts will the Commercial Counsel be handling?
The Commercial Counsel will draft, review, analyze, and negotiate various commercial contracts such as cloud (SaaS) and software licensing agreements, data protection agreements, professional services agreements, vendor agreements, reseller agreements, and distribution partner agreements.
Is there a focus on training in this role?
Yes, the role includes providing training on a variety of topics to sales and other cross-functional teams.
What are the essential skills required for this role?
Essential skills include excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, negotiation skills, sound business judgment, the ability to work collaboratively, and a highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
Is there a focus on compliance and regulatory matters in this role?
Yes, the role involves reviewing and providing guidance on new or upcoming UK and EU SaaS industry-related regulations, as well as addressing various compliance and regulatory matters.
What are the employee benefits offered by Freshworks?
Freshworks offers benefits such as company-funded private medical insurance, medical cash plan, life assurance, income protection, critical illness insurance, pension scheme with company contributions, cycle-to-work scheme, enhanced maternity leave, 25 days of annual paid time off, and employee assistance program.
Is this role suitable for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment?
Yes, the ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced and continuously changing tech sales environment.
What is the company culture at Freshworks?
Freshworks is committed to creating a global workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity for all, making it a vibrant and inclusive environment.
How does the company support work-life balance?
Freshworks offers flexible working arrangements in a hybrid format, along with generous paid time off and various employee benefits to promote work-life balance.