Associate Counsel/Contracts Negoatiator

Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial technology licensing, consulting, and subcontracting agreements with private and public sector entities.
• Provide day-to-day counsel on commercial, licensing, and general legal matters.
• Review transactional documents such as purchase orders and user terms for software and services.
• Support corporate governance for EMEA subsidiaries, including coordination of company secretarial and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies.
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives supporting Bentley’s Law and Corporate Advancement objectives.
• Mentor and collaborate with other team members as required.
• Prepare internal memoranda, correspondence, and contract documentation.
• Advise on RFPs, tenders, and related contractual documentation across EMEA.

Requirements

• For Contracts Negotiator: minimum 2 years’ relevant contract negotiation experience in-house or at a law firm. You will have a degree in law or related discipline, such as a university degree.
• Proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly to varied audiences.
• Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree in Law or a related discipline; qualification to practice law preferred.
• For Associate Counsel: Qualified lawyer with minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in relevant work as in-house counsel or equivalent experience in a law firm. You will have a degree in law and qualification to practice.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience in technology licensing, including SaaS and cloud offerings, strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the confidence to represent Bentley in commercial discussions.

Benefits

• No travel required.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance