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We are looking for a mission-driven, collaborative, and highly motivated individual to join Benchling as a critical member of the legal team. As Senior Counsel, EMEA Legal, you will be a trusted advisor to Benchling’s EMEA teams, supporting revenue growth in Europe and guiding compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, pragmatic, and business-oriented attorney to provide legal guidance focused on commercial transactions, privacy, and regional employment law.
Job Responsibility:
Own and manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts for our EMEA operations
Collaborate with the Head of Commercial, Legal and other global legal team members to develop and implement efficient, scalable, localized contracting policies, practices, and processes
Apply sound judgment to assess risks associated with non-standard legal positions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement practical mitigation strategies
Partner with our global HR, legal, and business leaders on a wide range of European employment law matters
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant European laws and regulations related to privacy customer data protection and advise on their implications for Benchling's business in EMEA
Requirements:
7+ years of general relevant legal experience
At least 5 years in house specifically focused on commercial enterprise SaaS transactions
Understand SaaS contracting norms and market terms
Experience supporting sales and go-to-market activities in biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industries is a plus
Experience navigating employment law across multiple European jurisdictions is preferred
Qualified attorney or solicitor (or EU equivalent) with experience in an English-speaking jurisdiction required
Strategic thinker
Autonomous and collaborative
Exceptional communicator
Organized and detail-oriented
Growth mindset
Nice to have:
Experience supporting sales and go-to-market activities in biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industries
Experience navigating employment law across multiple European jurisdictions