Vacancy description
Cloudfresh ⛅️ is a Global Google Cloud Premier Partner, Zendesk Premier Partner, Asana Solutions Partner, GitLab Select Partner, Hubspot Platinum Partner, Okta Activate Partner, and Microsoft Partner.
Since 2017, we’ve been specializing in the implementation, migration, integration, audit, administration, support, and training for top-tier cloud solutions. Our products focus on cutting-edge cloud computing, advanced location and mapping, seamless collaboration from anywhere, unparalleled customer service, and innovative DevSecOps.
We’re hiring an International Legal Counsel (EU and Ukraine) to own commercial contracting and employment matters across the EU—Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands, France—with additional knowledge of Ukrainian legislation. You’ll draft and negotiate agreements end-to-end, localize clauses per jurisdiction, guide HR on labor topics, and reduce risk while enabling fast, scalable operations.
Requirements:
- 3+ years post-qualification experience within tech/SaaS, partner/channel, or consulting environment.
- Proven experience across EU commercial contracts and employment/labor in at least two of the following markets: Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands, France, Bulgaria; working knowledge of Ukrainian legislation (commercial/labor/contracting).
- Admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction (or Ukraine); confident coordinating with local counsel when needed.
- Solid track record drafting/negotiating SaaS/cloud and professional services contracts (IP ownership, DPAs/SCCs, security exhibits, SLAs, acceptance/acceptance criteria, payment/late-payment, tax/VAT clauses).
- Hands-on with employment/contractor topics: onboarding, probation, policy implementation, disciplinary/termination, restrictive covenants (EU-compliant), and worker classification.
- Strong clause craftsmanship and risk judgment (LoL caps and structure, mutual vs unilateral indemnities, IP & OSS, data localization/transfer, governing law/venue, force majeure, step-in/exit assistance).
- Confident working cross-functionally (Sales, Delivery, HR, Finance, Security) and balancing speed with compliance in a consulting cadence.
- Fluency in English (written & spoken). Additional language proficiency in Ukrainian, Polish, Czech or Bulgarian is a strong advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Commercial contracting (end-to-end): Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, DPAs (including SCCs), SLAs, NDAs, partner/reseller agreements, procurement/vendor contracts, and software/SaaS & cloud terms (e.g., GCP/GWS, Asana, HubSpot, GMP).
- Clause ownership & playbooks: Build and maintain a clause library (liability caps, indemnities, IP ownership/licensing, termination, service credits, governing law/jurisdiction, non-solicit, EU-compliant non-compete), plus red-flag checklists and fallback positions per country (PL, CZ, NL, FR; UA).
- Employment & labor law: Advise on employment contracts, contractor agreements, policy updates (e.g., PTO), remote-work rules, performance/disciplinary processes, terminations, and worker classification; coordinate local counsels for sensitive cases.
- Data protection: Lead contractual privacy terms (GDPR, SCCs, international transfers), support ISSM on DPIAs/ROPA, vendor risk and audit clauses; align with ISSM on security exhibit language.
- Corporate and cross-border enablement: Localize templates and terms to Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands, France, and incorporate Ukrainian legal specifics for commercial and HR matters; support new EU entity openings and corporate housekeeping.
- Regulatory watch: Track labor, consumer, digital, privacy, platform, AI developments and publish guidance notes and training for Sales, Delivery, and HR.
- Disputes & outside counsel: Handle pre-litigation dispute resolution, manage outside counsel when needed, and control spend with clear scopes and KPIs.
- Process & systems: Improve contract lifecycle, define SLAs, and maintain contract repository/CLM hygiene; contribute to compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2) from a contractual perspective
Would be a plus:
- Experience with Diia City/gig contracts in Ukraine.
- Familiarity with CLM/e-signature tools and contract metrics.
- Exposure to ISO 27001 / NIS2 / SOC 2 contractual requirements.
Work conditions:
- Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive base salary with employment or contractor arrangement depending on location.
- Flexible Work Format: Work remotely with flexible hours with core hours aligned to EET, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life efficiently.
- Training with Leading Cloud Products: Access in-depth training on cutting-edge cloud solutions, enhancing your expertise and equipping you with the tools to succeed in an ever-evolving industry.
- International Collaboration: Work alongside A-players and seasoned professionals in the cloud industry. Expand your expertise by engaging with international markets across the EMEA and CEE regions.
- When applying to this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data by CLOUDFRESH for the purposes necessary to conduct the recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016 (GDPR).
- Additionally, you agree that CLOUDFRESH may process your personal data for future recruitment processes.
