Senior Commercial Legal Counsel – APAC

About the role

GitLab is seeking a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to support its growth across the Asia‑Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. Reporting to the Director of Legal, Commercial, you will provide legal clarity on complex commercial deals, manage cross‑border legal questions, and translate local requirements into practical deal strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ, including SaaS, partnership, services, licensing, data‑privacy and AI‑related contracts.
• Manage high‑priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Partner with regional sales leadership, internal stakeholders and external counterparties to move deals forward with clear legal guidance.
• Navigate country‑specific contracting norms, approval paths and drafting requirements, especially for Japan.
• Advise on cross‑border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel when local legal support is needed.

Required profile

• Senior‑level commercial lawyer with proven experience in APJ markets.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate sophisticated technology and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of data‑privacy and AI‑related contractual terms across multiple jurisdictions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape GitLab’s commercial legal framework across a diverse region.
• Collaboration with high‑performing, AI‑driven teams.
• Access to continuous learning and career acceleration.