The Role
The Senior Legal Counsel will negotiate and close complex deals, manage compliance, and collaborate with teams to deliver legal advice.
Summary Generated by Built In
WalkMe, a global AI-driven SaaS company and subsidiary of SAP, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. This role supports our rapidly growing global operations and partners closely with our Sales, Marketing, Product, and R&D teams. If you’re a proactive, business-minded legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — WalkMe is where you want to be!
We view the ideal candidate as one who has experience running commercial agreements, with a strong background and deep understanding in technology transactions, IP licensing and SaaS agreements, a “Deal Maker” with business acumen with the ability to manage risk while enabling business success.
What You'll Own
- Negotiate and close complex deals – Lead strategic, high-value enterprise contracts, including SaaS agreements, professional services, partner agreements, DPAs, NDAs, and RFPs with international customers and partners.
- Advise and collaborate – Work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and more) to deliver timely, business-oriented legal advice with a deep understanding of WalkMe’s technology and products.
- Manage risk and compliance – Provide legal guidance on contract structures, regulatory requirements, and data protection matters affecting technology transactions.
- Contribute to legal initiatives – Support ongoing legal projects and process improvements within the department.
What You Need to Succeed
- 4-7 years of relevant commercial legal experience with a focus on technology transactions, SaaS, and IP licensing, gained at the commercial/Hi Tech department of a leading law firm, or in-house at a technology company (preferably in a high-growth or SaaS environment) or
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
- Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial goals.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
- A collaborative team player with a can-do attitude.
- Flexibility to work with colleagues and customers across global time zones .
What Sets Us Apart
- At WalkMe, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our global community and clients we serve through inclusive programs and initiatives including equal pay, employee resource groups, holistic benefits and more. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture which celebrates the unique experiences and perspectives each Team Member brings to the workplace.
- We seek to hire and develop the best talent, bringing a range of perspectives, experiences and background to the DAP category. This helps us better meet the diverse needs of our global communities and clients with creativity, insight, and market innovation. We welcome and encourage applicants from across different genders, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, age, national origin, citizen status, religion, body size, socioeconomic status, ability, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, veteran status or any other characteristic.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: We offer remote/hybrid and flexible hours to help manage work commitments and personal life effectively.
- Supportive Culture: We focus on the whole person, celebrating what makes us unique, and create space for community.
- Professional Development: We encourage continuous learning and offer opportunities for career development through our career compass offering.
- Comprehensive Health Care Coverage for our Employees and Families, 401(k) program with company matching (up to $5,000), and a vacation policy to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- WalkMe is recognized as a Star Performer in DAP for the 2nd year in a row!
- WalkMe helps international companies such as: IBM, LinkedIn, Walgreens, Microsoft, Adobe, Hershey's, Quest Diagnostics and more!
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting OTE for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, and benefits as part of our competitive total rewards package.
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
WalkMe does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to WalkMe employees or any other company location. WalkMe is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the Company for this specific role.
Top Skills
Ip Licensing
SaaS
Technology Transactions
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2011, WalkMe’s mission is to make digital adoption for employees and customers simple, while increasing enterprise productivity. Our platform works as an invisible layer of visual cues and personalized content placed on top of your website or enterprise software.
