Junior Legal Counsel
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Veeam Software
Job Description
Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands.
About the Role
We are looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to support commercial and technology-related legal matters, with a primary focus on SaaS and software licensing contracts. This role is well suited for a lawyer at an early stage of their career who wants to grow in an in-house, business-oriented legal function.
What You’ll Do
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
- Support contract lifecycle management and internal approval processes
- Assist senior legal counsel with ongoing commercial and regulatory matters
- Identify legal risks and suggest practical, business-focused solutions
- Work closely with sales, product, and business teams
What You’ll Bring
- Law degree (LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent)
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent qualification)
- 1+ year of relevant legal experience
- Basic understanding of SaaS, software licensing, and commercial contracts
- Strong drafting and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work with templates
- Good communication skills and commercial mindset
- Professional working proficiency in English; other languages are an advantage
Bonus Skills
- Experience with international contracts
- Basic knowledge of data protection (e.g. GDPR)
- Prior in-house or technology sector experience
What You’ll Get
- 25 paid vacation days, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
- Private medical, dental, and vision insurance with dependent enrolment
- Life insurance with enhanced coverage and global 24/7 protection
- Income protection after 26 weeks, covering a portion of salary
- Defined contribution pension plan with employer match
- Worldwide travel insurance for business and leisure, with option to enroll dependents
- Employee Assistance Program with therapy, legal, and financial support, plus online GP services and wellbeing programs
- Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning
Please note: If an applicant is permanently located outside of the UK, Veeam reserves the right to decline the application for this position.
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