Senior Legal Counsel
General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2008H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
60 days ago
Salary
$151K - $242K / year
Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishCloud
Job Description
• Draft, structure, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription contracts, strategic partnerships, NDAs, data protection agreements, AI addendums, content licenses, and vendor or supplier agreements
• Lead end-to-end negotiation processes independently, balancing legal risk with strategic business goals to successfully close high-impact deals
• Advise internal stakeholders on key legal and business issues related to cloud-based software agreements, including information security, IP ownership, data privacy, AI considerations, warranties, indemnities, and revenue recognition
• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, business-ready guidance for executives and operational teams to support compliant and practical decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, demonstrating a collegial, solutions-oriented approach that promotes trust, inclusion, and partnership across all levels of the organization
• Support and enhance legal operations by improving contracting workflows, processes, and systems for greater efficiency, transparency, and scalability
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form, simplifying complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Uphold the company’s ethical standards and demonstrate sound professional judgment in all legal and business matters.
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and member in good standing of a State Bar Association
- 8+ years of commercial legal and contract negotiation experience, with an emphasis on B2B SaaS transactions
- Familiarity with software, SaaS, or cloud technology providers
- Background in public sector contracting (Federal, SLED, or GSA)
- Associate-level experience at an Am Law 100 or other leading law firm preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated expertise in resolving complex, non-standard agreements, with a strong understanding of product, data security, and privacy issues to drive effective negotiations
- Proven ability to lead commercial legal initiatives as a strategic partner, improving organizational efficiency and supporting business growth
- Capacity to quickly learn and navigate internal structures, product offerings, technology stacks, security/data protection protocols, and commercial contract standards to provide comprehensive support across the business
- Exposure to a broad range of commercial transactions and deal types
- Experience operating effectively in a fast-paced, global environment, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Benefits
- A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
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