Associate General Counsel - Product/Commercial

Overview

An opportunity is available for an Associate General Counsel - Product/Commercial based in the United States. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance within a fast-growing technology business focused on software, data, and location-based technology applications. The position requires balancing deep legal expertise with business partnership to support complex commercial transactions, product initiatives, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Advise business teams on complex commercial transactions, including customer agreements, data licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
• Provide legal guidance to product and engineering teams related to technical implementations, APIs, SDKs, and product development.
• Manage commercial deals from negotiation through execution, developing practical solutions that balance business objectives and legal risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated agreements such as enterprise sales contracts, licensing agreements, and technology partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with sales, product, engineering, and business teams to understand customer use cases and deliver tailored legal counsel.
• Offer strategic counsel on complex business decisions with a customer-focused and solution-oriented approach.
• Enhance legal operations by developing scalable processes, updating templates, and improving workflows to support organizational growth.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and accelerate business initiatives.
• Stay informed on evolving technology, software, and commercial legal trends impacting the business.
• Contribute as a collaborative member of a remote legal team, supporting a broad range of legal matters as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years practicing as an attorney.
• At least 2 years of experience at a top-tier law firm in any practice area and 5+ years of in-house experience at a technology company focused on sales-side commercial transactions.
• Proven experience negotiating complex software, technology, data licensing, or enterprise commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of software products, APIs, SDKs, and technology platforms.
• Experience supporting customer-facing transactions rather than procurement, privacy, or regulatory compliance matters.
• Technical background preferred, such as a degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with software patent litigation or patent prosecution at a top-tier firm is a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Practical, customer-focused approach to legal problem-solving with the ability to prioritize key business transaction elements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively, and work independently in a remote environment.
• Comfortable functioning as a senior individual contributor without direct reports.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Preference for candidates located in U.S. technology hubs or the Pacific time zone; remote candidates across the U.S. will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual cash compensation ranging from $240,000 to $310,000 USD, based on experience, qualifications, location, and role scope.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility across the United States.
• Opportunity to work on innovative technology products with global impact.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits supporting employees and their families.
• Parental leave and support for important life events.
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities through continuous learning and collaboration.
• Inclusive workplace culture valuing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Chance to contribute to scaling legal operations within a growing technology organization.

Location

• United States (remote work with preference for candidates in U.S. technology hubs or Pacific time zone)