Commercial SaaS Attorney (Part-Time, Remote Engagement)
Overview
A mid-sized, growing technology company is seeking an experienced Commercial SaaS Attorney for a part-time, remote contract engagement. This role involves working closely with the company’s small legal department and partnering directly with business stakeholders, especially on the sales side, to negotiate and manage SaaS agreements.
This position requires a hands-on attorney comfortable operating in a lean legal environment and providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience negotiating complex SaaS agreements and a deep understanding of data licensing frameworks. Experience with artificial intelligence is a plus.
The engagement is expected to last approximately 12 months, with a workload ranging from 15 to 30 hours per week. This role is fully remote within the United States.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and manage commercial SaaS agreements
- Collaborate with sales teams and other business stakeholders
- Provide practical legal guidance in a fast-paced, lean legal environment
- Support the legal department with contract and data licensing matters
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience negotiating commercial SaaS agreements
- Demonstrated experience with data licensing
- Experience supporting sales teams in a SaaS or technology-driven company
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate independently within a small legal department
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence-related legal issues
Position Details
- Role type: Contract engagement
- Schedule: 15-30 hours per week
- Location: Remote (within the United States)
Compensation & Benefits
- Annualized pay range (full-time equivalent): $150,000 to $180,000
- Contract pay rates depend on experience, qualifications, location, and other factors
- Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work performed within the engagement scope
- Eligibility for group medical, dental, and vision insurance when working 20+ hours per week
- Complimentary group life, long-term disability (LTD), and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Qualified 401(k) plan available
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expense stipends for benefits-eligible attorneys
Confidentiality
Candidates will not be proposed to prospective clients without prior consent. Selected candidates for further consideration will be contacted directly.