Commercial Counsel , Business Legal Team

Mimecast•Lexington, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Counsel – Business Legal Team, serves as a key legal advisor and business partner, providing expert guidance on a wide range of commercial, vendor, and compliance matters across the organization. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements—including customer, partner, vendor, and data privacy contracts—ensuring alignment with company risk tolerance and business objectives. Acting as the first point of legal escalation for regional issues, the Commercial Counsel supports cross-functional initiatives, and contributes to the development of legal policies, training, and operational efficiencies. By balancing legal risk with practical business judgment, this position plays a pivotal part in driving the company’s growth and maintaining robust legal compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Licensed Attorney
5+ years of post-qualification experience
Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (including SaaS/cloud, licensing, channel, and data privacy agreements).
Strong working knowledge of data privacy laws (such as GDPR, CCPA).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
Demonstrated skill advising business teams on legal and commercial risks.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, product, finance, compliance).
Sound judgment and pragmatic problem-solving approach to enable business while managing risk.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Completion of relevant role-based security and privacy training is a requisite for this role.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Attorney in MA, NY, MN, or DE.
Experience in the technology or SaaS sector.
Proficiency with legal technology tools and contract management systems.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (customer, partner, vendor, and data privacy contracts).
Serve as a trusted advisor to regional channel and go-to-market teams, addressing legal and business issues.
Manage legal risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and Mimecast policies.
Act as the first point of escalation from Commercial Contract Managers regarding legal matters within assigned regions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, product, compliance, and finance) to support business objectives.
Develop and deliver training and guidance on legal topics, risk management, and contract best practices.
Contribute to the creation and refinement of legal templates, policies, and processes to drive operational efficiency.
Advise on data privacy and security obligations relevant to commercial transactions.
Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters as needed.
Monitor and communicate legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting the business.
Champion a solutions-oriented, business-enabling approach, balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.
Adhere strictly to all applicable privacy and security standards and regulations.
Protect information, uphold confidentiality, and conduct all activities in alignment with Mimecast’s policies.