UK Commercial Counsel Public Sector

About this role

div class= content-intro p Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. /p /div h3 strong What is The Role /strong /h3 p data-pm-slice= 1 1 [] We are hiring a solid strong Corporate Counsel, with 4+ years’ experience /strong , to join our expanding International Commercial Legal department in this fast growing, truly globally distributed company. Reporting to the strong UK amp; Emerging Region Legal Director /strong , this position will be ideal for a self-sufficient and resourceful mid-level attorney located in the United Kingdom. /p h3 strong What You Will Be Doing /strong /h3 ul li data-pm-slice= 1 1 [] Responsible for 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, etc) — from early-stage bid support and framework call-off negotiations through to contract execution and ongoing contract management — while advising internally on the regulatory and compliance obligations that come with supplying cloud services to the Public Sector. /li li Support the Sales amp; RFP Teams during live procurement processes, reviewing ITT/RFP requirements, drafting legal responses, and advising on terms and conditions proposed by contracting authorities. /li li Engage closely with Elastic’s UK Legal Director based in France and Elastic’s Security Controller, based in the United Kingdom, the wider Legal Department spread across the USA, EMEA and APJ and Elastic’s go-to-market stakeholders e.g. finance and compliance organization. nbsp; /li li Supporting EMEA amp; Global Legal team members on ad hoc projects – as directed. /li li Keeping abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments and proactively advising the business on their implications. /li li Help to build and strengthen workflow processes between the Legal Department and other departments within Elastic to enable dealmaking and compliance initiatives. This includes leaning into AI tools and automation opportunities. /li /ul h3 What You Bring /h3 ul li data-pm-slice= 1 1 [] You are qualified and legally permitted to practice law in the United Kingdom and have 4+ years’ experience in the drafting and negotiation of technology contracts (including Cloud/SaaS and Software Subscription agreements, Professional Services agreements, Data Processing Agreements) with Public Sector customers. /li li Strong working knowledge of public procurement law, public law principles, and contract law, together with an understanding of cyber and information security obligations in technology contracts, and the ability to engage credibly with technical and security teams (including requirements for Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus certification, ISO 27001 compliance, and alignment with NCSC guidance). /li li Experience amp; knowledge of relevant laws and legal systems in key regions such as the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Germany. nbsp; /li li You will have the ability to balance legal risks with business strategy. /li li Candidates who have prior experience managing technology contracts for public sector entities, whether nbsp;in-house in the private sector, or with a nbsp;central government department, local authority, or nbsp;regulated public sector organisation, are preferred. /li