Senior Legal Counsel

supporting our dynamic EMEA Go-to-Market (GTM) business. In this high-impact, visible role, you will act as a trusted legal partner to regional sales, deal desks, and executive stakeholders - structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial deals across enterprise hardware, software, SaaS, and managed services.This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with 3 days a week in our Bourne End office and 2 days working from home. Please note that in mid-#####, we're relocating to a brand-new space in Maidenhead. We ask that you take this future commute into consideration when applying. The new state of the art office will be situated moments away from Maidenhead Station, offering excellent connections to West London and central London and beyond via National Rail & the Elizabeth Line.ResponsibilitiesTake point on the drafting and negotiation of significant, high-value customer and partner agreements (SaaS, software, complex managed services, and major public/private bids and

tenders).Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Bid/Deal Desk, Finance, and Operations teams to structure creative, risk-balanced legal solutions that help close key enterprise opportunities.Serve as the go-to legal advisor for designated EMEA sub-regions, navigating cross-border nuances and commercial initiatives.Deliver prompt, commercial advice on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, product roll-outs, and regulatory matters (with a particular emphasis on data privacy/GDPR).Champion team efficiency by adopting and driving AI-powered legal tools, modern playbooks, and standardised agreement frameworks.Support and mentor junior colleagues in a welcoming, cross-functional international legal department.QualificationsLegal Qualification: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent UK/Irish legal qualification) with a current or eligible practising certificate.Experience: 12+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within a recognised law firm and/or
in-house legal department.Proven track record leading negotiations on high-stakes, multi-million-pound commercial agreements, software/SaaS licensing, and services frameworks.Practical, solution-oriented approach with an ability to assess commercial risk pragmatically rather than purely academically.Hands-on experience structuring competitive bids, RFPs, and complex customer master service agreements (MSAs).Cross-border EMEA exposure dealing with international clients or regional counsel.Benefits:25 days of vacation Up to 32 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments Annual bonuses based on financial results Yearly salary increases according to individual performance Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to

Zebra Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7% Private medical and dental cover Access to an innovative online learning platform Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Program Incentive Compensation:In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 20% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.Job Posting Statement:To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact
your local police department.AI Technology Statement: Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.SummaryLocation: Bourne End, United KingdomType: Full time