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As a reflection of our continued growth in Iberia, Salesforce is hiring a Counsel based in the Lisbon office to join our Iberia commercial legal team (based in Madrid). T he commercial legal team delivers innovative, trusted and world-class legal services to advance and protect Salesforce's interests while creating a fulfilling work environment for our legal family.
Responsibilities:

• • Main duties would be to draft, negotiate and revise complex legal agreements to support sales and professional services teams and handle complex legal issues with limited supervision.
  • Ensure compliance and work closely with data privacy and security experts.
  • Partner with the extended support teams (including sales operations and finance teams) to support and develop processes for contract and knowledge base management, order processing and revenue recognition.
  • Conduct various legal projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Participate in cross-regional team projects.
  • Deliver training sessions to the sales teams.
    

Experience/Skills Required:

• • Dual- qualified in Portugal and Spain, or demonstrable experience of working in Portugal and Spain legal environment.
  • IT/IP and/or Contract Law degree required. Strong knowledge of Data Protection law (including GDPR).
  • Speaks and writes in Portuguese, Spanish and English fluently.
  • Knowledge of and experience in public sector contracting process would be a plus.
  • Strong competence in legal drafting and written communication, as well as excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills.
  • At least 5 years experience (excluding internships) combined experience in law firm and/or in-house legal department including at least 3 years of experience negotiating and drafting complex technology license/Internet service agreements and professional services agreements ideally in or for a tech company. Substantial experience in supporting sales departments.
  • Strong competence in spotting legal, business and operational issues.
  • Excellent judgement and knows how to prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-based and demanding work environment.
  • Knows how to tailor escalations appropriately with thoughtful initial recommendations.
  • Client-oriented, highly responsive, resilient, committed and with a desire to work in a high-energy, sales-oriented culture.
  • Strong ability to adapt in a quickly changing business environment with a large volume of deals, and ready to go the extra mile when needed. Calm under pressure and practical.
  • Familiar with and interested in technical concepts (Web applications/cloud computing/digital transformation/Artificial Intelligence).
  • Authenticity, enthusiasm, can-do attitude, overall a good human being.

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