We are seeking a dynamic and experienced VP, Senior Associate General Counsel to lead the legal function across Europe, the Middle East, and other designated EMEA markets. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for providing practical, business-oriented legal counsel while building and developing a high-performing regional legal team.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished legal leader with deep SaaS and technology industry experience, exceptional commercial contracting expertise, and a proven ability to partner with executive leadership. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, lead complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and business enablement. This individual will be a visible ambassador for the Company, representing the organisation to employees, clients, partners, regulators, and the wider legal community.
The role is based in the United Kingdom and supports the Company's operations throughout EMEA and the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Direct and execute the legal strategy for the EMEA and Middle East regions, ensuring alignment with global business objectives on significant legal, regulatory, and commercial matters affecting the EMEA region.
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Serve as a key member of the legal leadership team and an influential business partner to executive and regional leadership.
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Lead, mentor, coach, and develop legal talent, fostering professional growth and career progression within the team, including direct management of the Associate General Counsel and other legal professionals.
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Build a strong legal organization that balances legal risk management with commercial growth objectives.
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Act as a visible leader and positive representative of the Company across the organisation and externally, driving collaboration, influence, and engagement at all levels whilst upholding the Company’s values and reputation.
Commercial Contracting & Business Support
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Guide the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex commercial agreements, including leading strategic contract negotiations, preparing and reviewing redlines, and advising on negotiation strategy, for agreements including:
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SaaS agreements
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Software licensing agreements
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Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
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Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
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Partner and reseller agreements
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Procurement and vendor contracts
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Professional services agreements
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Lead and conduct strategic contract negotiations with customers, partners, and vendors, including preparing and reviewing redlines that balance commercial objectives with appropriate risk management.
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Provide practical legal guidance to sales, customer success, procurement, product, HR, finance, and executive teams.
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Support strategic initiatives, new market expansion, partnerships, and revenue-generating transactions.
Employment, Privacy & Regulatory Matters
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Advise business leaders on employment law issues across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation including the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Equality Act 2010, TUPE regulations, and working time requirements.
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Provide legal oversight and strategic direction regarding privacy and data protection matters, including GDPR compliance.
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Partner with compliance, security, HR, and operational teams to address evolving regulatory requirements.
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Support risk management initiatives and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations throughout the region.
Litigation & Risk Management
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Oversee disputes, litigation, employment claims, and pre-litigation matters.
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Manage relationships with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
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Assess legal risk and develop practical mitigation strategies that support business objectives.
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Provide guidance on investigations, claims management, and complex legal issues impacting the region.
Qualifications
Required
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Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal practitioner admitted to practice within the UK or another recognised common law jurisdiction, with current practising certificate or equivalent status.
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10+ years of progressive legal experience, including substantial in-house counsel experience within a SaaS, software, or technology company, with demonstrable expert understanding of the PropTech, Real Estate Technology, or broader enterprise software industry.
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Demonstrated experience leading, directing, and developing legal teams, with a track record of coaching and engaging team members to achieve professional growth and high performance.
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Extensive commercial contracting experience, particularly involving SaaS and technology transactions.
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Strong knowledge of UK and EMEA employment law, privacy and data protection regulations (including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), and litigation management.
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Experience supporting operations across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
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Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
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Proven ability to influence business decisions while balancing legal and commercial considerations.
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Experience advising executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders on strategic legal and commercial matters.
Preferred
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Experience supporting Middle East operations.
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Experience leading regional or international legal teams.
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Expertise in UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and broader international privacy frameworks including EU GDPR.
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Prior experience as Head of Legal, Associate General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or similar senior leadership role.
Leadership Competencies
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Strategic and business-minded leader
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Strong people manager and talent developer with proven ability to coach, engage, and facilitate team member growth
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Executive presence and organizational influence
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Commercially pragmatic decision maker
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Collaborative and relationship-driven
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High integrity and sound judgment
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Positive ambassador who represents the Company with professionalism and integrity to all stakeholders
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global SaaS environment
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to shape the legal strategy for a growing international business while leading a talented legal team across EMEA and the Middle East. You will play a critical role in enabling growth, guiding executive decision-making, and building a best-in-class legal function that serves as a trusted partner to the business.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
About Us
From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!
Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.
We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.
At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.
Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you!
MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.
We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!
