ABOUT NEO4J:

Neo4j is the leader in Graph Database & Analytics, helping organizations uncover hidden patterns and relationships across billions of data connections deeply, easily, and quickly. Customers use Neo4j to gain a deeper understanding of their business and reveal new ways of solving their most pressing problems. Over 84% of Fortune 100 companies use Neo4j, along with a vibrant community of 250,000+ developers, data scientists, and architects across the globe.
At Neo4j, we’re proud to build the technology that powers breakthrough solutions for our customers. These solutions have helped NASA get to Mars two years earlier, broke the Panama Papers for the ICIJ, and are helping Transport for London to cut congestion by 10% and save $750M a year. Some of our other notable customers include Intuit, Lockheed Martin, Novartis, UBS, and Walmart.
Neo4j experienced rapid growth this year as organizations looking to deploy generative AI (GenAI) recognized graph databases as essential for improving it’s accuracy, transparency, and explainability. Growth was further fueled by enterprise demand for Neo4j’s cloud offering and partnerships with leading cloud hyperscalers and ecosystem leaders. Learn more at neo4j.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience supporting cloud-based SaaS products.
• 4+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on commercial and transactional matters.
• In-house legal experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal principles, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Commercial Counsel to join our legal team, providing comprehensive commercial and transactional legal counsel and support. You will report to our VP, Global Commercial Legal, and will be the main Legal business partner to several of our key sales teams, acting as a proactive thought partner and go-to resource for all things related to Software and SaaS agreements. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the company’s legal interests, ensuring contract compliance, and contributing to the strategic decision-making process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legal Strategy and Advice:

• Provide legal counsel, guidance, and strategic advice to the organization’s leadership and business units on commercial matters.
• Evaluate and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations and decision-making.
• Collaborate with executive management to develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company’s mission and objectives.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, including sales agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and procurement contracts.
• Ensure that contracts are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage contract templates and standard clauses.
• Experience using a contract lifecycle management tool.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

• Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Keep abreast of legal developments and their impact on the organization’s commercial operations.

Vendor and Supplier Agreements:

• Review and negotiate vendor and supplier agreements to ensure favorable terms and compliance with legal and business requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams on vendor relationships.

Intellectual Property:

• Protect and manage the organization’s intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, in commercial contracts.
• Assist in licensing and IP-related agreements.

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and practices in commercial transactions.
• Manage corporate filings and regulatory requirements related to commercial operations.

Team Leadership:

• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment within the legal department.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to team members.