Corporate Commercial Counsel, EMEA
Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, is seeking a Corporate Commercial Counsel to support its EMEA region. This role is based in Sterling, Virginia, and requires in-office presence four days a week. As part of Axon's contracts and corporate team, the counsel will collaborate with various departments, including Sales, Supply Chain, Software and Hardware Engineering, Product, and IT, to structure and negotiate complex transactions. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel.
Key responsibilities include supporting EMEA region sales teams, providing legal advice on transactional matters related to Axon's public safety technology products, and supervising Contracts Managers. The counsel will also develop and implement processes to scale legal contracting support, draft and maintain contract templates, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Collaboration with other attorneys and administrative support is essential for mentoring and professional growth.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, preferably in-house. Proficiency in structuring, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of contracts for SaaS, hardware, and services is required. Knowledge of procurement laws and processes in EMEA, particularly the UK and EU, is essential. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar or authorization to practice law in the UK or EU are mandatory. Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and tools like Generative AI, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office is advantageous.
Axon offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) with employer match, discretionary paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, fitness programs, emotional and mental wellness support, learning and development programs, and employee resource groups. The company fosters a culture of creativity, customer focus, and community, aiming to make the bullet obsolete and develop technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year, with 87% of employees affirming it as such.
Joining Axon means becoming part of a mission-driven organization committed to protecting life and accelerating justice. Employees are encouraged to use their talents for good, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The company values transparency, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a remote-first work environment with flexible work hours. Axon's culture is described as sharp, adaptable, and unstoppable, delivering outsized societal outcomes.