Qualys
SaaS
SeniorLegalExecutive
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“Senior Legal Executive at Qualys. Skills: complex negotiations, senior stakeholder advisory, ownership of key legal areas supporting global SaaS operations, negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional contracts, managing legal risk in high-growth, fast-moving environments. Lead and independently handle complex, high-value commercial transactions. Act as a strategic legal advisor to senior business leaders, providing risk‑based, business‑focused legal guidance”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
LL. B. from a recognized university, Minimum 6+ years of post-qualification experience, In-house experience at a global SaaS / technology company, and/or Leading law firms with deep technology and commercial practice, Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional contracts, understanding of global data privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and SaaS business models, Proven ability to manage legal risk in high-growth, fast-moving environments, Excellent judgment, leadership, and communication skills
Nice to Have
Exposure international contracts and cross-border transactions, Experience supporting the US, EMEA, or APAC regions, Fluency in French or any other European language would be a preferred, Immediate joiners will be preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead and independently handle complex
high-value commercial transactions
Act as a strategic legal advisor to senior business leaders
business‑focused legal guidance
Own and enhance global contracting frameworks
negotiation strategies
Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to team capability building
Drive legal process automation
efficiency initiatives
and alignment with global best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to team capability building
Communication Scope
Excellent judgment, leadership, and communication skills
Full Job Description
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Senior Legal Executive / Corporate Counsel (minimum 6+ Years’ Experience) **Location:** Pune, Hybrid **Reports to:** Director, Legal Affairs **Role Overview** Qualys is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Executive / Corporate Counsel (minimum 6+ years) to take a strategic and leadership role within its Legal function. The role involves complex negotiations, senior stakeholder advisory, and ownership of key legal areas supporting Qualys’ global SaaS operations. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and independently handle complex, high-value commercial transactions, including: * Enterprise SaaS agreements (outbound license agreement, NDAs, DPAs, DORA Addendums) * Strategic alliances and channel partnerships * Government and regulated customer contracts * Act as a strategic legal advisor to senior business leaders, providing risk‑based, business‑focused legal guidance. * Own and enhance global contracting frameworks, negotiation strategies, and legal playbooks. * Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to team capability building. * Drive legal process automation, efficiency initiatives, and alignment with global best practices. **Required Qualifications** * LL.B. from a recognized university. * Minimum 6+ years of post-qualification experience, including: * In-house experience at a global SaaS / technology company, and/or * Leading law firms with deep technology and commercial practice. * Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional contracts. * Strong understanding of global data privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and SaaS business models. * Proven ability to manage legal risk in high-growth, fast-moving environments. * Excellent judgment, leadership, and communication skills. **Preferred Skills** * Exposure international contracts and cross-border transactions. Experience supporting the US, EMEA, or APAC regions. * Fl
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