Close collaboration with Commercial leadership (in particular, commercial design, partner ecosystem, (inc Fintech partners) professional services, Embedded Services, Pricing and Growth) to support the design and compliant end-to-end execution of commercial initiatives alongside BU and Region.
Provide best in class commercially focussed legal advice on complex commercial legal projects and initiatives.
Ensure Fintech partnerships and initiatives are brought to market compliantly and within risk appetite.
Draft, review and negotiate commercial legal agreements and standard templates (including complex technology focussed agreements and ancillary documentation relating to customers and partners) engaging Corporate legal input as appropriate.
Engage and coordinate with legal SMEs on multi-disciplinary / jurisdiction GTM projects and initiatives and ensure consistent execution of legal outcomes.
Contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable GTM systems, tools and initiatives under the control and oversight of Growth, Revenue or the BUs.
Ensure appropriate Regional implementation of GTM processes and tools by collaborating closely with Regional legal colleagues to ensure Regional legal, regulatory and market requirements are properly considered.
Collaborate closely with Corporate legal centres of excellence (e.g. Compliance, P&T Privacy and IP) to ensure GTM propositions are legally compliant for their markets and that services and features are properly understood so that legal risk is managed appropriately (e.g. AI/ML and platform services) and sales, partner and marketing teams are appropriately enabled with clear legal guidance.

We're looking for a qualified solicitor, admitted attorney or equivalent who combines excellent commercial legal skills with an understanding of the technology landscape., Advanced commercial legal experience gained in-house, in private practice, or through a combination of both.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with complex technology, customer and partner agreements.
Commercial legal experience across areas such as SaaS, platforms and services, professional services, channel partnerships, fintech and ISVs.
A solid understanding of emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, and the legal considerations they create.
Advanced knowledge and practical experience of data privacy matters.
The ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional projects and collaborate effectively across legal specialisms and business functions.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the confidence to provide clear guidance to senior stakeholders.
The ability to work effectively at pace, navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities.
Experience in fintech or financial services, including compliance, would be particularly valuable, as would additional experience across IP, privacy, AI/ML or SaaS.
Above all, you'll be a commercially minded legal partner who can build trusted relationships, understand what the business is trying to achieve and find practical ways to make it happen while appropriately managing risk.

Job Description This is an opportunity to play a key role at the heart of Sage's commercial growth, providing pragmatic legal guidance to our Growth, Revenue and Platform business areas.

Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days.
8 bank holiday days.
Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation.
50% income protection.
Holiday buy + sell.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Hybrid working.
Healthy Mind app membership.
Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing.

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