Corporate Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Contract negotiation and management
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, perpetual software licenses, reseller/distribution agreements, NDAs, professional services agreements, and SOWs.
  • Lead negotiations with counterparty counsel, balancing risk and commercial objectives.
  • Manage the contract lifecycle from initial negotiation through execution and post-close administration.
• Commercial law support
  • Advise Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations on contract terms, legal implications, and risk mitigation.
  • Translate business needs into workable legal solutions and manage internal stakeholder expectations and timelines.
  • Provide guidance on negotiation strategies and commercial risk to non-legal colleagues.
• Intellectual property in contracts
  • Review and negotiate IP ownership, licensing, and indemnification clauses.
  • Advise on IP implications of SaaS arrangements, data usage, and third-party technology integrations.
  • Identify and mitigate IP exposure in customer and vendor agreements.
• Privacy, data protection, and compliance
  • Advise on privacy and data protection obligations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant standards) within commercial contracts.
  • Ensure agreements include appropriate data handling, security, and breach notification terms.
  • Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulatory considerations impacting B2B SaaS operations.
• Cross-regional support
  • Support contracts and matters across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
  • Navigate multi-jurisdictional considerations in customer and vendor agreements.
  • Collaborate with global teams and manage external counsel in non-U.S. markets as needed.
  • Contribute to legal risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience: 5–8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience.
• Technology contracts: Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, including SaaS and perpetual licenses.
• Commercial acumen: Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes; experience advising non-legal stakeholders.
• Contract negotiation: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve complex commercial issues pragmatically.
• In-house legal operations: Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage a diverse portfolio of matters.
• IP fundamentals: Working knowledge of IP concepts (patents, copyrights, trade secrets) as they arise in commercial contracts.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at distilling complex legal concepts for business audiences.
• Self-direction: Strong organizational and time-management skills; comfortable working with limited supervision.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Industry experience in retail, financial services, or banking.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection/privacy laws relevant to B2B operations.
• Comfort using AI-assisted legal tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) for contract review, analysis, and legal research.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Deep familiarity with SaaS business models, cloud computing, and technology licensing.
• Experience developing negotiation strategies and managing high-stakes commercial discussions.

• Remote role based in the U.S., with collaboration across time zones. Occasional flexible hours may be needed to support EMEA and APAC stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and additional company perks.
• Final compensation and benefits details will be shared during the interview process and may vary by location and experience.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and veteran statuses.