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Veeam SoftwareDirector, Commercial Legal, Americas
Veeam Software operates as the Data and AI Trust Company, delivering data resilience and security posture management solutions to over half a million customers globally. The…
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Veeam Software operates as the Data and AI Trust Company, delivering data resilience and security posture management solutions to over half a million customers globally. The organization maintains headquarters in Seattle alongside offices spanning more than thirty countries. The company seeks a United States-based Director, Commercial Legal to oversee its Americas Commercial Legal unit. This hands-on leadership position reports directly to the Senior Director, Commercial Legal based in the United…
Job Description
Veeam Software operates as the Data and AI Trust Company, delivering data resilience and security posture management solutions to over half a million customers globally. The organization maintains headquarters in Seattle alongside offices spanning more than thirty countries.
The company seeks a United States-based Director, Commercial Legal to oversee its Americas Commercial Legal unit. This hands-on leadership position reports directly to the Senior Director, Commercial Legal based in the United Kingdom. The incoming professional will manage a team consisting of four to five lawyers while maintaining an active individual workload involving intricate technology transactions.
This role suits an experienced technology commercial lawyer and proven people leader who enjoys collaborating closely with sales divisions and executive stakeholders. Daily responsibilities include functioning as the primary escalation point for high-risk matters, negotiating high-value agreements, and guiding legal strategy across software, SaaS, professional services, and channel contracts.
Veeam offers a comprehensive compensation package featuring a total target compensation range between $210,105 and $538,200 per year, determined by geographic zone, experience, and skills. Additional provisions include unlimited paid time off, medical and retirement benefits, parental leave, and various employee support programs.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the EMEA counterpart to ensure consistency in templates, playbooks, contracting positions, and regional workloads
- Negotiate and finalize complex, high-value agreements including software, SaaS, BaaS, professional services, and channel transactions alongside Sales and Deal Desk
- Deliver pragmatic legal guidance balancing regulatory, privacy, and commercial needs with business goals
- Manage, coach, and develop the Americas Commercial Legal team by setting expectations and addressing performance constructively
- Partner with sales leadership to understand pipeline priorities and allocate legal resources effectively
- Design and deliver training programs to help sales stakeholders navigate contracting processes efficiently
- Act as the escalation point for complex, high-risk, or novel commercial issues while empowering team members
- Promote a collaborative team culture and champion continuous operational improvements across global legal functions
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state
- Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience gained within a leading law firm and/or in-house
- Significant in-house experience working inside a software or technology company
- Demonstrated people leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing lawyers
- Extensive hands-on expertise negotiating and closing complex software and SaaS contracts within rapid sales environments
- Advanced drafting and negotiation skills with a history of partnering with technology sector business stakeholders
- Experience advising on privacy and data protection matters related to commercial technology transactions
Core Skills
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off
- 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days and 24 paid volunteer hours annually
- Paid parental leave providing 8 weeks for all parents and 16 weeks for birthing parents
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment
- Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools through the Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan featuring company matching contributions
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven
- AirVet 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
- Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
- Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
- Access to on-demand learning libraries such as LinkedIn Learning and O’Reilly, plus mentoring and workshops
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What is the location or remote status of this role?
The posting specifies that the role is remote and US-based.
What is the salary range for this position?
The total target compensation ranges from $210,105 to $538,200 per year, varying by U.S. geographic zone, experience, education, and skills.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must be qualified lawyers admitted in at least one U.S. state with 12+ years of post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-house, including substantial in-house software or technology industry experience and people leadership background.
What employment type is this position?
The position is full-time.
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