Corporate Counsel, EMEA Public Sector at ServiceNow

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Sector Contracting, Negotiation, SaaS, Software Licensing, AI Integration, Compliance, Contract Performance, Legal Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Commercial Law, Contract Law, Revenue Recognition, Drafting Skills, Channel Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description Tout a commencé sous le soleil de San Diego, en Californie, en 2004, lorsqu’un ingénieur visionnaire, Fred Luddy, a vu le potentiel de transformer notre façon de travailler. Aujourd’hui, ServiceNow se présente comme un leader mondial du marché, apportant une technologie innovante améliorée par l’IA à plus de 8 100 clients, dont 85% des entreprises du Fortune 500®. Notre plateforme intelligente basée sur le nuage connecte de manière transparente les personnes, les systèmes et les processus pour permettre aux organisations de trouver des méthodes de travail plus intelligentes, plus rapides et meilleures. Mais ce n’est que le début de notre voyage. Joignez-vous à nous dans la poursuite de notre objectif de rendre le monde meilleur pour tous. ###### It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone. Job Description What you get to do in this role: We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and pragmatic attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel for European and Middle East public sector contracting. The role will support a team covering ServiceNow’s SaaS and professional services sales to public sector customers, with additional support for related commercial customers. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The position will report to the lead of our global public sector transactions team. Serve as subject matter expert for public sector procurements, negotiations, and throughout the contract performance. Support public sector tenders, including Requests for Proposals and similar. Review and negotiate master SaaS sales agreements, professional services agreements, and related agreements that meet the company’s requirements under its policies, including those for risk tolerance, while working collaboratively with the business and leadership teams. Represent ServiceNow in negotiations with external parties, including government customers, commercial customers, and channel partners. Support contract performance matters in conjunction with internal teams, including compliance and reporting obligations, disputes, and similar. Collaborate with internal support teams, such as revenue, security, etc., and other business units at all levels throughout the organization to ensure that agreements adequately protect the company’s interests. Anticipating, guarding against, and advising all levels of the business organization on legal risks involving the companies under your portfolio. Support the continuous improvement of standard forms of agreement and legal processes. Be a trusted business partner, responding in a timely and productive manner to requests from internal customers Counsel and deliver training to internal customers regarding company policies, legal issues, and risk tolerance. Occasional travel. Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry. Irish, U.K. or European law degree. At least 3 years of in-house public sector contracting experience dealing with SaaS or software licensing transactions and supporting a sales organisation; having experience with sales contracts involving elements such as AI, cloud / hyperscalers, and/or EBA/DORA is a plus. You furthermore understand what terms may or will impact US GAAP revenue recognition. Experience negotiating agreements with government customers, including understanding of relevant regulations applicable to commercial item prime contractors and subcontractors Familiarity with channel (distributors, resellers) and related practice issues. A Law Degree and applicable license to practice law (French law degree a plus) Fluent in English, French and/or other major language(s) used in EMEA Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, and a talent for non-confrontational, win-win negotiations Exceptional critical thinking abilities, who possesses strong business acumen and excellent business judgment; must be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and pivot between responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to distill complex issues clearly and communicate well both one-on-one and in groups, and in internal and external contexts In-depth knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and relevant regulatory frameworks. Ability to work cross-functionally with sales and other internal organizations to resolve questions. Proficient drafting and legal technical skills, with keen attention to detail Firm understanding of revenue recognition principals Additional Information Work Personas Nous abordons notre monde du travail distribué avec flexibilité et confiance. Les profils de travail (flexible, à distance ou requis au bureau) sont des catégories attribuées aux employés de ServiceNow en fonction de la nature de leur travail et de leur lieu de travail assigné. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici. Pour déterminer l'éligibilité à un profil de travail, ServiceNow peut confirmer la distance entre votre résidence principale et le bureau ServiceNow le plus proche à l'aide d'un service tiers. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront une considération pour l’emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la croyance, la religion, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’origine nationale ou la nationalité, l’ascendance, l’âge, le handicap, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, le statut d’ancien combattant ou toute autre catégorie protégée par la loi. De plus, tous les candidats qualifiés ayant des antécédents d’arrestation ou de condamnation seront pris en considération pour un emploi conformément aux exigences légales. Accommodations Nous mettons tout en œuvre offrir une expérience accessible et inclusive pour tous les candidats. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation raisonnable pour compléter une partie du processus de candidature ou si vous n’êtes pas en mesure d’utiliser cette candidature en ligne et que vous avez besoin d’une autre méthode pour postuler, veuillez communiquer avec [email protected] pour obtenir de l’aide. Export Control Regulations Pour les postes nécessitant l’accès à une technologie contrôlée assujettie aux règlements sur les contrôles à l’exportation, y compris les U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow peut être tenu d’obtenir l’approbation des autorités gouvernementales en matière de contrôle des exportations pour certaines personnes. Tout emploi est subordonné à l’obtention par ServiceNow d’une licence d’exportation ou d’une autre approbation qui pourrait être requise par les autorités de contrôle des exportations compétentes. Extrait de Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. Tous droits réservés. Utilisé sous licence. ###### Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Counsel will support public sector contracting and negotiations, focusing on SaaS and professional services sales. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and representing the company in negotiations with external parties.