Head of Legal Commercial, EMEA

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Remote
Expert/Leader
Cloud • Security • Cybersecurity
At Wiz we’re helping customers prevent attacks aimed at stealing data from cloud infrastructure.
The Role
Lead and manage the EMEA commercial legal team; provide escalation support on complex negotiations; partner with executive sales and revenue leadership; negotiate strategic commercial deals; develop scalable contracting processes and regional templates; ensure compliance with company policy and EU regulations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced leader to manage our commercial legal team in EMEA. This is a critical leadership role for a talented, creative, hard working commercial attorney with significant managerial experience. You will lead a high-functioning team while fostering a collaborative working environment that minimizes hierarchy. This role is for you if you are a seasoned leader in the Legal field who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the skills required to partner with executive sales leadership and support the commercial legal needs of the EMEA  region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead and manage the EMEA commercial legal team, fostering the professional development  of each member of the team while ensuring high-quality legal support for the EMEA region.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex legal issues and complex contract negotiations, providing definitive guidance to the EMEA legal commercial team and business stakeholders.
  • Manage relationships with executive staff and revenue leadership, serving as a strategic legal business partner to ensure alignment between legal risk and business objectives
  • Initiate and manage strategic legal projects, including the development of scalable processes and regional templates to accelerate contract velocity.
  • Ensure ongoing contracting processes that comply with company policies and risk tolerance.
  • Negotiate complex strategic commercial deals with customers, serving as a trusted advisor to the business by proactively identifying legal risks and formulating innovative solutions to mitigate them.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Significant experience in a legal leadership or management role within a high-growth software/technology company in the EMEA region.
  • Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in the UK or at least one country in Europe with a demonstrated record of success as a commercial attorney.
  • 10+ years of in-house legal experience, with a proven track record of managing a team handling complex commercial transactions at scale. 
  • Exceptional commercial legal capabilities and expertise in data privacy, AI, cybersecurity, SaaS contracting and EU regulations (e.g. GDPR, DORA, NIS2, EU Data Act, EU AI Act). 
  • Strong “business-friendly” style that comes with an understanding that the legal team’s primary purpose is to support the growth and success of the business 
  • Ability and willingness  to structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including SaaS/software contracts, professional services agreements, partner agreements, etc,
  • Fluent in English with strong communication skills both written and verbal. Proficiency in other languages spoken in Europe is a plus.
  • Experience in working with Salesforce, Google workspace and contract lifecycle management systems. 

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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Skills Required

  • Significant legal leadership or management experience within a high-growth software/technology company in EMEA.
  • Admitted to the bar and authorized to practice law in the UK or at least one country in Europe.
  • 10+ years of in-house legal experience, with proven track record managing teams handling complex commercial transactions at scale.
  • Expertise in data privacy, AI, cybersecurity, SaaS contracting and EU regulations (GDPR, DORA, NIS2, EU Data Act, EU AI Act).
  • Business-friendly commercial legal approach focused on supporting growth.
  • Ability to structure, draft and negotiate SaaS/software contracts, professional services agreements, and partner agreements.
  • Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in other European languages.
  • Experience working with Salesforce, Google Workspace, and contract lifecycle management systems.
  • Legal right to work in the country where the position is based without need for visa sponsorship.

Wiz Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wiz and has not been reviewed or approved by Wiz.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay bands for remote roles are described as mid–six figures, with additional compensation such as bonuses, commissions, and profit sharing also referenced. Compensation for senior and revenue-linked roles is portrayed as substantial relative to typical tech benchmarks.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental health benefits, and access to flexible spending accounts. The breadth of coverage indicates a comprehensive baseline benefits offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off policies are framed as flexible, including an unlimited/flexible PTO approach alongside paid holidays and sick time. Flexibility is reinforced by remote programs and a home-office stipend as part of the broader rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
700 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Every day there’s another cyber-attack on the news. Hackers stole twenty million credit card numbers from a retailer, or they shut down an oil pipeline, or crippled a hospital. These attacks are more than just disruptive; they’re big business for organized crime and rogue states. Wiz is here to prevent them from happening where companies and governments build applications today -- in the cloud. From Barclays to Home Depot, Wiz helps the biggest organizations in the world protect their Amazon, Microsoft, and Google cloud environments. We have only been selling the product for six months, and so far, 10% of the Fortune 500 already use Wiz. But this is just the beginning. Come join the fastest growing enterprise software company in history in one of the fastest growing industries -- the cloud -- and help us make cloud a safe place where creativity and innovative ideas can flourish.

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