Corporate Counsel, Commercial
Corporate counsel supporting global SaaS, software licensing, privacy, and commercial transactions. The role requires a US-barred attorney with 2–4 years of relevant experience and a practical, business-oriented approach to contract negotiation and legal operations.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS subscriptions, software licenses, NDAs, DPAs, and vendor/supplier contracts.
- Support senior counsel on complex deal structuring and negotiations.
- Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Deal Desk, Product, and Security to align contracts with business goals and risk frameworks.
- Support new product launches by drafting and reviewing customer-facing terms and go-to-market agreements.
- Advise on privacy matters and support compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
- Improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes, including through AI-powered tools.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate across the broader Legal Team.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active admission to a US state bar in good standing.
- 2–4 years of experience in commercial, SaaS, or technology transactions, in a law firm or in-house.
- Familiarity with data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA, and software licensing models.
- Strong curiosity, ownership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Interest in adopting AI-based legal tools.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior in-house experience at a high-growth technology company.
- Undergraduate degree in business, computer science, or a technology-related field.
- Experience with multi-state commercial contracts or vendor negotiations.
- Proficiency in French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity grants.
- Unlimited time off.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k), FSA, and commuter benefits.
- Team celebrations and recreation events.
- Home internet and phone stipend.
- Learning and development opportunities.
Skills
Commercial Contracts, SaaS, Software Licensing, Data Privacy, GDPR, CCPA, Contract Negotiation, Contract Playbooks, Contract Automation, Ai Legal Tools, Ndas, Dpas, Vendor Negotiations, Enterprise Software
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