Commercial Counsel - SaaS & Technology Transactions

Overview

This role supports complex SaaS and technology transactions by helping the business identify risk and chart a smart path forward. You will negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and partner cross-functionally to enable timely deal closure. The position also includes support for emerging areas such as AI contracting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
  • NDAs
  • Data processing agreements
  • Vendor and procurement contracts
  • Technology partnerships
  • Reseller and distribution agreements
  • Software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements, and professional services agreements
• Advise on key deal terms and legal issues, including:
  • Indemnities and limitations of liability
  • Warranties
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Data usage and confidentiality
  • Privacy and information security obligations
  • Payment terms and termination rights
• Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, Procurement, Privacy, and Security to structure practical solutions and support timely deal closure.
• Independently manage concurrent negotiations by assessing and escalating material legal and commercial risks and providing clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support contracting for AI-enabled products and services (as applicable), including issues related to data use, model training, output rights, and allocation of risk.
• Collaborate on international transactions and jurisdiction-specific contracting requirements (when needed).
• Develop and improve standard agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, and contract processes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree.
• Active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial and technology transactional legal experience, including substantial hands-on negotiation of B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements.
• Strong commercial judgment, contract drafting and negotiation skills, and working knowledge of technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy, and information security matters.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI or generative AI contracting.
• Experience with global or cross-border commercial negotiations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits, including:
  • retirement savings programs
  • eligibility for two different bonus plans
  • generous time off
  • comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
• New hire equipment allowance and monthly flex allowance.
• Opportunity for career growth and internal mobility.
• Employee-driven DE&I programs.

Location

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements.

Employment Screening / Work Authorization

Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check, and must be able to show proof of legal eligibility to work in the country they have applied to without sponsorship.