Join Coder as a Senior Corporate Counsel to negotiate commercial agreements and provide legal guidance to support business growth.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 19 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 19 hours ago
What you'll build
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts
- Partner closely with Sales and Deal Desk
- Work with Finance to resolve contractual issues
- Provide practical legal guidance
- Support consistent contracting practices
Must have
- 6+ years of legal experience
- Significant in-house experience negotiating commercial software licensing contracts
- JD from an accredited law school
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
- Strong commercial judgment
- Clear communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience working with open source software or licensing
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Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Corporate Counsel at Coder, the individual will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts while collaborating closely with Sales, Deal Desk, and Finance to navigate legal complexities. The position requires over six years of legal experience, particularly in-house, with a strong emphasis on commercial software licensing and effective communication skills. This role is well-suited for a seasoned legal professional who can balance business objectives with risk management. Coder's environment supports growth, making it essential for the counsel to provide practical legal guidance as the company expands.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Coder's careers page October 9, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Corporate Counsel (UK) role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Coder targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Corporate Counsel (UK) role at Coder.
From the original posting
As Senior Corporate Counsel, you’ll help Coder move commercial agreements from the first redline to signature with clarity and good judgment. You’ll partner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, and Finance to negotiate contracts that support the business while managing legal risk.
You’ll lead negotiations across our commercial agreements and help teammates work through legal questions as deals progress. You’ll bring practical guidance, clear communication, and a strong understanding of how in-house legal teams support growing businesses.
What you’ll do here
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and business partners.
Partner closely with Sales and Deal Desk throughout the contracting process.
Work with Finance and other internal stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
Provide practical legal guidance that balances business goals with appropriate risk management.
Help move negotiations forward by identifying issues, explaining tradeoffs, and finding workable solutions.
Support consistent, efficient contracting practices as Coder grows.
What we’re looking for
6+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience negotiating commercial software licensing contracts.
A JD from an accredited law school.
Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a current practicing certificate, or otherwise qualified and in good standing to practice law in another relevant jurisdiction
Strong commercial judgment and experience working directly with business stakeholders.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple negotiations and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
A practical approach to legal advice, with the judgment to distinguish material risks from issues that should not slow a deal down.
Bonus tacos if you have
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Experience working with open source software or open source licensing.
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