Contracts Counsel Acronis

About the job

Acronis is revolutionizing cyber protection—providing natively integrated, all-in-one solutions that monitor, control, and protect the data that businesses and lives depend on. We are looking for a Contracts Counsel to join our mission to create a #Cyber Fit future and protect all data, applications and systems across any environment.

We’re looking for a Contracts Counsel to join our in‑house legal team and support a Senior Contracts Counsel in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated customer and vendor agreements for our global cybersecurity business. In this role, you’ll partner closely with teams across Sales, Product, Marketing, HR, Support, and Data Center Operations to help structure deals and keep our contracting processes efficient, compliant, and business‑friendly.

This is a high‑visibility position where you’ll make a direct impact on the company’s growth and success. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience working on technology and SaaS contracts, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is eager to develop deep expertise in commercial contracting for a global cloud business.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS and cloud agreements, reseller/distributor/OEM agreements, software licenses, intellectual property partnerships, data center agreements, and professional services agreements.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure agreements are clear, accurate, and aligned with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Translate legal concepts into practical advice for business partners, including guidance on contract structures, approval processes, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and update contract templates and playbooks; help improve contract management processes.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate policies, procedures, and training on contracting best practices.
• Review non‑standard agreements to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in commercial contracting, with strong exposure to SaaS and cloud agreements.
• Experience at a law firm and/or as in‑house counsel at a technology/software/cloud company (global experience a plus).
• Solid knowledge of contract law and key issues in licensing, distribution, and intellectual property.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non‑lawyers.
• Law degree from an accredited university and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and motivated to learn.
• Hands‑on, dependable, and results‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Collaborative and team‑focused, committed to supporting colleagues and building positive working relationships.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to handle shifting priorities with urgency and focus.

A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis offers over twenty years of innovation with 15 offices worldwide and more than 1800 employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses.

Our corporate culture is focused on making a positive impact on the lives of each employee and the communities we serve. Mutual trust, respect and belief that we can contribute to the world everyday are the cornerstones of our team. Each member of our “A‑Team” plays an instrumental role in driving the success of our innovative and expanding business. We seek individuals who excel in dynamic, global environments and have a never give up attitude, contributing to our collective growth and impact.

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