Procurement Counsel

Londonmid

OtherProcurement

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At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork,

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At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

Responsibilities

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→Lead contract negotiations with vendors for goods and services, including technology, marketing, professional services, and events.
→Ensure that all vendor contracts adhere to company policies, including legal, compliance, and audit requirements.
→Work with the business leads to mitigate risk and ensure business needs are appropriately addressed in each contract.
→Work closely with the Finance team and Procurement team to establish, enforce, and educate employees on the procurement process, policies, and best practices.
→Review and negotiate NDAs with vendors.
→Contribute to developing contract templates and processes that will scale globally.
→Partner with the Information Security and Privacy team to ensure vendor compliance with privacy and data protection laws and information security standards.
→Maintain contract records in the vendor management database.
→Generally assist in scaling the Procurement Legal function within Braze.

3-5 years of legal experience working in contract negotiation, handling a variety of contract types.
Ability to spot legal issues and effectively communicate Braze’s positions on such legal issues to prospective and existing vendors.
Effective in building relationships and developing strong internal and external partnerships.
Prior work experience with a fast-growing technology company is preferred.
Experience with a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform such as Ironclad is a plus, but not a requirement. Familiarity with AI-powered contract drafting and review tools is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, along with a legal degree (J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent) and/or a license to practice law in a jurisdiction applicable to the role (London, Berlin, Paris, or Singapore).
Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
Experience and familiarity with Privacy Law.
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with teams across an organization, including Finance, Procurement, Security, Privacy, and business operations.
Highly self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and independently drive matters to resolution with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates sound judgment and integrity in handling complex, confidential matters, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach that thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments