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Senior Corporate Counsel – Public Sector (UK & Ireland)
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About the Role
Salesforce is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our UK & Ireland Commercial Legal team. This dedicated team delivers innovative, trusted, and world-class legal services, ensuring the protection and advancement of Salesforce’s interests while fostering a fulfilling legal workspace.
As a key subject matter expert, you will act as a legal anchor for Salesforce’s Public Sector business, focusing on high-value cloud and technology transactions spanning central government, local authorities, healthcare, and higher education.
You will collaborate with an established and structured UK & Ireland legal team, working alongside Senior Corporate Counsel peers and wider colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
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Commercial Transaction Management
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements for direct and indirect Public Sector sales routes, with a dedicated emphasis on:
- Large UK public sector procurements
- Strategic governmental framework agreements, including BOS2 and other major UK government frameworks
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements for direct and indirect Public Sector sales routes, with a dedicated emphasis on:
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Contract Negotiation
- Lead negotiations of Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Order Forms, Professional Services Agreements, and related commercial documentation either on Salesforce paper or government paper, adhering to Salesforce’s approved parameters.
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Public Sector Expertise
- Navigate and respond to complex public procurement requirements such as:
- Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Informations
- Ethical walls agreements
- Drafting clarification questions
- Ensure strict compliance with UK public sector procurement regulations
- Navigate and respond to complex public procurement requirements such as:
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Stakeholder Management
- Partner with leading sales teams and business stakeholders throughout the UK & Ireland region to:
- Enable high-stakes deals
- Provide strategic legal guidance
- Partner with leading sales teams and business stakeholders throughout the UK & Ireland region to:
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Risk Management
- Assess complex commercial and legal risks inherent in public sector contracting
- Craft pragmatic, risk-focused legal advice
- Escalate critical matters appropriately to leadership when necessary
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Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Legal team members across the EMEA region and global teams
- Procurement, finance, and operations teams
- Work closely with:
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- Case Management
- Proficiency in using Salesforce’s internal systems for:
- Legal case tracking
- Workflow management
- Maintaining matter visibility
- Proficiency in using Salesforce’s internal systems for:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualified Solicitor: Holding current practicing certificate (England & Wales) OR equivalent qualification from a Common Law jurisdiction.
- PQE:minimum of 10+ years, ideally acquired:
- In-house at a technology company
- OR in independent practice, advising tech clients and government entities.
- Public Sector Expertise: Preference given to candidates with:
- An authoritative grasp of UK procurement legislation.
- Experience in UK government in-house roles.
- Extensive exposure to:
- Major UK government frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, BOS2).
- Complex public sector contracts.
- Drafting & Negotiation Skills: Exceptional ability to:
- Balance commercial objectives against risk management in high-stakes agreements.
- Judgment & Problem-solving: Strong aptitude to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.
- Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple, complex transactions simultaneously.
- Self-starter Mentality: Ability to operate independently and cohesively escalate issues.
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative Team Player: Must exude a kind and approachable demeanor.
- Effective Communicator: Capable of transparent translation of complex legal and procurement concepts for diverse business audiences.
- Diplomatic & Result-Driven: Detail-oriented but maintains a business-focused perspective while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
- Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and frequently shifting priorities.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: Proactively drive deals while ensuring desirable balance between business growth and risk management.
- Positive Attitude: Characterized by an infectious sense of humor.
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- Health: Latest perks Cancer policy inclusive of in-vitro fertilisation, global medical, eye exams, bronze standard flu shot provider, employer-supported FlexCare account.
- Family & Future: Guaranteed parental leave, global adoption and surrogate reimbursement, 36 wellness Birthday Sweepstakes, national holiday premium pay (16 extra paid holidays).
- Security & Lifestyle: $3,033 professional resume/won’t pay titles <$40Kate, global retirement savings three tiered 401(k) match— ($120 post-re or $120 plus $56 deferral tax-free contributions of up to 4.9% gross), enhanced commuting reimbursement ($30 weekly).
- Info Learning + experience: No cost career training, Learning accreditation and re-writing tips to improve your GPA (16% return rate), Optional certification reimbursement (Visa/IELTS attained between Detroit 47%).
- Community, Culture & Impact: Global non-profit funding ($75,000+ company support locally & globally).
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Accessibility Initiatives: Salesforce adheres to the Disability Confident UK program, a commitment to catering during the application and interview processes. Candidacy is automatically extended to disabled applicants as long as fundamental criteria are satisfied.
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