Commercial Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing legal support within a commercial legal team focused on public safety and commercial customers. The position supports procurement, contract negotiation, and contract administration to facilitate business operations and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, finalize, and negotiate transactional agreements including sales/supply, reseller/distribution, end user license, professional services, hosting, SaaS, subscription agreements, and statements of work.
• Manage contract documentation and approval processes to ensure alignment with internal procedures.
• Assist with contract disputes by researching issues, providing guidance, and drafting settlement agreements.
• Respond to general legal inquiries related to contract disputes, regulatory matters, and new business initiatives.
• Provide legal counsel to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and managing risk exposure.
• Maintain and update contract templates.
• Develop and maintain specialized technical legal knowledge and stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Work under general supervision, exercising judgment to escalate complex matters as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state or equivalent jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate transactional law, contract negotiation, or commercial transactions, preferably with technology-related matters such as software licensing, subscription and hosted environments, telecom, government contracts, or intellectual property.
• Experience with legal policies and procedures and ability to identify potential legal issues.
• Strong negotiation, consultation, analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, vendors, attorneys, management, and third parties.
• Business acumen with an understanding of business objectives and legal risk anticipation.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align work with broader business goals.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to issue identification and resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pragmatic and flexible approach to legal matters, balancing risk management with enabling business success.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including openness to diverse perspectives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target base salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD, dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Incentive bonus plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid parental and family leave.

Additional Information

• Travel requirement: 10-25%.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• Position type: Experienced level.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities or health conditions upon request.