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Senior Commercial Counsel
Who We Are
We’re Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers.
We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?
Senior Commercial Counsel – Full Time
Redis is seeking a full-time Senior Commercial Counsel to join our dynamic Legal team.
As a Senior Commercial Counsel, you will be a critical member of our Commercial Legal team, supporting Redis’ global Sales and Procurement teams for enterprise software licensing, SaaS agreements, and strategic commercial partnerships.
You’ll lead commercial and legal discussions with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to ensure optimal deal structuring and risk management across our commercial agreements. Reporting directly to our Deputy General Counsel, Commercial & International.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A proactive mindset
- High integrity
- Sound judgment
- Strong business acumen
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
If you have sound and practical business judgment and can provide business-oriented, practical legal advice on commercial transactions, this is the perfect challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead contract negotiations inclusive of:
- SaaS purchases
- Hardware purchases
- Real estate leases
- Insurance agreements
- DPA (Data Processing Agreements, including GDPR/CCPA compliance)
- Contractor agreements and other supplier requests
- Drive complex deal closure by advising on and negotiating:
- Enterprise commercial licenses (SaaS & On-Prem)
- Professional services
- Channel partner agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Strategic commercial partnerships
- Partner cross-functionally with procurement, sales, deal desk, finance, and security teams to optimize deal terms and accelerate closure.
- Lead process optimization for contracts using AI and automation tools to streamline workflow and reduce cycle times.
- Identify and resolve legal/regulatory issues related to commercial contracts.
- Help maintain/improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal processes in collaboration with Legal team members.
- Draft/draft and negotiate amendments for existing agreements, as needed.
- Negotiate inbound software and SaaS agreements, including supply chain/procurement contracts and amendments.
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Qualifications & Experience Required
- Legal qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales or an equivalent international qualification with the right to work in the UK.
- 6+ years of progressive legal experience, focused on:
- Software licensing (law firm/in-house)
- SaaS agreements
- Demonstrated experience in AI-based legal tools (contract automation, redlining, research).
- Proven ability to:
- Work independently with minimal guidance on moderate to highly complex problems.
- Contribute effectively to cross-functional teams.
- Strong disciplinary knowledge in legal domain, basic understanding of adjacent fields (e.g., procurement, SaaS operations).
- Discovery organizational skills, adeptness at managing a high-volume deal flow, and meeting tight deadlines.
- Common sense, excellent judgment, and a good sense of humor/collaborative spirit!
Extra Perks If You Have
(Nice to haves for further capabilities)
- In-house legal experience, especially at a high-growth tech company.
- Degree in business/technology (e.g., Business Law, Computer Science, Finance).
- Experience in international commercial agreements and data localization challenges.
- Fluency in languages such as French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese.
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What We Offer: Employee Benefits
Redis is committed to fostering a fun, rewarding, and inclusive culture for all team members. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salaries + equity grants (so you’re truly rewarded for your contributions).
- Flexible vacation policies to help maintain work-life balance.
- Health insurance, paid paternity/maternity leave, and pension plans.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Yearly budget for health & wellness to cultivate a well-rounded lifestyle.
- Team celebrations and recreational events (we love a good party!).
- Home internet & phone stipend to support productivity.
- Ongoing learning & development opportunities for professional growth.
- Outlook: Influence as we prepare for IPO.
Culture & Commitments
As a global company, we value diversity of thought, curiosity, and innovation. Redis is dedicated to an inclusive environment where every employee’s differences are celebrated, and no employee feels restricted from bringing their authentic self to work.
We uphold equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination based on:
- Race, color, ancestry
- Religion, sex, sexual orientation
- Age, marital status
- Disability (Veteran status, gender identity, expression protected by local laws).
Redis also supports applicants with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Requests can be sent to: recruiting@redis.com (treat all requests confidentially and discreetly).
Additional Policy Notes
Any potential employment offer with Redis is contingent on a successful background check.
Note on Candidate Data Retention: Redis may retain candidates’ data longer than their stated privacy policies due to evaluation processes during recruitment. Privacy policies still apply otherwise.
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