Job Description

Job Details

As a reflection of our continued growth, Salesforce is hiring a high-performing, result-oriented Counsel to join our Commercial Legal team. The Commercial Legal team delivers innovative, trusted and world-class legal services to advance and protect Salesforce's interests while creating a fulfilling work environment for our legal family. This Counsel will report to a Senior Corporate Counsel in the Commercial Legal team.

We are talented, diverse, and fun. We have a generous, collaborative culture. We use our unique characteristics and the values we share to meet our challenges every day.

Roles & Responsibilities

Review, negotiate and draft agreements, such as master subscription agreements, professional services agreements, data processing addenda, alliances agreements, non-disclosure agreements and order forms in support of the sales, professional services and alliances teams.
Work with the sales and professional services, revenue recognition, sales operations and pricing internal teams to support processes for contracting and order processing.
Closely partner with the other departments, including privacy, security and compliance to ensure agreements are consistent with internal corporate policies and processes.
Provide legal and commercial support in relation to existing contracts and provide support in the event of any disputes or potential disputes.
Assist the company in maintaining and securing compliance with laws and regulations.
Assist in developing training materials and provide training to the business on relevant legal topics and best practices.
Actively contribute to the Commercial Legal team’s ongoing development of knowledge, skills and processes.
Participate in cross-regional team projects.
Look after yourself, your colleagues and the company’s interest.

Qualifications

Undergraduate LLB or post-graduate JD from a highly regarded university and valid practising certificate.
8-11 years PQE combined experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department.

Required Experience & Skills

Outstanding legal drafting skills; rigor/attention to detail; and strong legal reasoning.
Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to organize, prioritise and manage deadlines, in a fast pace, rapidly evolving and demanding industry and work environment.
Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude. Ability to handle pressure and provide thoughtful recommendations.
Team oriented and collaborative attitude.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with demanding internal clients.
Familiar with and interested in technical concepts (Web applications/cloud computing/digital transformation/Artificial Intelligence).
Can-do attitude, pro-active, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.
A sense of humor!

Highly Desirable Experience & Skills

Demonstrated and substantive IT contract negotiation and drafting expertise.
Experience in supporting sales departments as an internal client.
Experience managing or mentoring other lawyers.
Knowledge of, and interest in global data privacy law.