Senior Counsel, Commercial

Chainguard · Legal

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Full Time£132,000 - £166,000 GBPPosted Aug 14, 2026

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AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
Legal
Salary
£132,000 - £166,000 GBP
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
Posted
Aug 14, 2026

This role’s source listing does not include Hungary as an eligible location.

Chainguard is seeking a Senior Counsel to support commercial legal operations within the UK and EMEA region, offered as a fully remote role based in the United Kingdom.

As the first dedicated commercial counsel in the UK for Chainguard, you will serve as a primary partner to the Go-To-Market team and provide coverage for East Coast US deals. The role involves managing high-stakes SaaS negotiations, ensuring compliance with open source licensing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance legal risk with commercial growth.

Why You’ll Love This Role

United Kingdom remote
£132,000 - £166,000 GBP base salary
Senior legal position
First commercial counsel role in UK/EMEA
100% Covered health insurance

What You’ll Bring

Juris Doctor or equivalent legal qualification with active bar or solicitor membership
5+ Years of commercial legal experience
Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS and professional services agreements
Working knowledge of open source licensing and compliance
Familiarity with DORA, GDPR, and UK/EU data privacy frameworks
Ability to manage complex matters independently

What You’ll Get

Flexible & Remote-First Culture with coworking stipend
Stock options with 10-year exercise window
100% Covered health, vision and dental insurance
Flexible Time Off
18 Weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents

About the Company

Chainguard is a venture-backed technology company providing secure, production-ready open source software builds. They serve major global enterprises and focus on eliminating security risks across the software supply chain.

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