Senior Legal Counsel

WalkMe • Raleigh, NC

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

At WalkMe, now an SAP company, we are leaders in digital adoption, enabling organizations to pinpoint and resolve digital friction, regain control of their tech stack, and be better equipped to manage future change. With over 1,600 clients, including 55 Fortune 100 companies and 6 Fortune 10 companies, we are transforming how enterprises interact with their technology. We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who has demonstrated experience leading commercial transactions and possesses a strong background and deep understanding of technology transactions, intellectual property licensing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements. The ideal candidate is a strategic “deal maker†with strong business acumen and the ability to effectively manage risk while enabling business success.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant commercial legal experience with a focus on technology transactions, SaaS, and intellectual property licensing, gained in the commercial/high-tech department of a leading law firm or in-house at a technology company (preferably in a high-growth or SaaS environment).
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Flexibility to work effectively with colleagues and customers across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize complex transactions – Lead strategic, high-value enterprise contracts, including SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, partner agreements, data processing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and responses to requests for proposals with international customers and partners.
• Advise and collaborate – Work closely with cross-functional teams (including Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and others) to provide timely, business-oriented legal advice grounded in a deep understanding of WalkMe’s technology and products.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance – Provide legal guidance on contract structures, regulatory requirements, artificial intelligence–related terms and agreements, and data protection matters affecting technology transactions.
• Contribute to legal initiatives – Support ongoing legal projects and drive process improvements within the legal department.

Benefits

• Equal pay
• Employee resource groups
• Holistic benefits
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Supportive Culture
• Professional Development
• Wellness reimbursements
• Health coverage options
• Generous annual leave policy
• RefreshMe Days
• Robust Retirement Contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees