Assistant General Counsel - IT and Commercial Contracts

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Posted Oct 29, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$180K – $280K/yr

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Overview

This role is for an Assistant General Counsel position within the organization’s corporate legal team. The attorney will independently negotiate, draft, and interpret complex commercial contracts supporting a variety of corporate functions.

Remote work flexibility is available within the US.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and interpret key commercial contracts supporting corporate functions including IT, finance, travel, and human resources.
Handle complex global and cross-border contracts, including:
- Master services agreements
- Agreements relating to artificial intelligence
- Software license agreements
- SaaS agreements
- Related documentation
Independently negotiate contractual language with third-party vendors and outside counsel to develop solutions to complex and novel issues.
Manage internal attorney(s) responsible for negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial contracts.
Collaborate with and manage cross-functional teams through the contract review process, including procurement, law department colleagues, business operations staff, and other corporate teams for matters within and outside of the role’s direct subject matter expertise.
Establish and maintain ownership of agreement processes, including best practices, guidance materials, controls, and standard contract forms.
Work directly with internal corporate leaders to define positions on key contractual terms and acceptable risk allocations.
Provide rapid, practical, business-oriented contract advice to business stakeholders.

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Requirements

Juris doctorate from an accredited law school plus at least 9 years of commercial and transactional law experience in firm and/or in-house environments.
Experience supporting IT and digital transformation functions, including contract terms and agreements relating to artificial intelligence, software licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.
Experience managing internal team members, including attorneys.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.
Excellent judgment to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to lead transactions and projects.
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
Ability to work in a highly confidential environment with the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Member in good standing with the State Bar of their residence.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within corporate environments of similar size and complexity, including global organization experience.
A practical team-player approach with the ability to collaborate professionally in a results-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: USD 180,000 - USD 280,000 yearly

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan (depending on employment status).