Corporate Counsel

Overview

A growing technology company is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead and support critical legal functions across commercial contracting, data rights, and corporate governance. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role combines strategic advisory responsibilities with hands-on execution to ensure compliance with commercial practices, applicable regulations, and sound governance as the organization expands internationally.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align commercial contracting with business goals and growth.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Success, and Sales teams to ensure timely contracting processes.
• Develop and maintain playbooks for Contracts Managers to ensure consistent and efficient contracting.
• Lead strategy and drafting of non-custom terms, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Participate in escalated customer negotiations, focusing on key contractual terms and risk allocation.
• Work with Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Financial Officer teams to ensure commercial terms are accurate and consistent.
• Maintain oversight of contracts portfolio, including statements of work, insurance provisions, warranties, and related terms.
• Develop and implement standard vendor contracting terms and playbooks.
• Manage warranty claims and other vendor-related legal issues.

Data Rights

• Serve as in-house subject matter expert on data-related laws and regulations, including CCPA, GDPR, and emerging regulations.
• Partner with technology leadership to identify, secure, and optimize data rights as products evolve.
• Advise on international data transfer and compliance matters during global expansion.

Corporate Governance

• Oversee preparation and review of board consents, meeting minutes, and other governance documents.
• Support maintenance of corporate records and ensure compliance with internal governance standards.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with admission to practice in jurisdiction of residence.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in privacy, commercial contracting, and corporate legal work, preferably within SaaS, Hardware-as-a-Service, or technology sectors.
• Deep understanding of CCPA, GDPR, and other data privacy frameworks.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience managing both strategic legal initiatives and day-to-day transactional matters with a practical, collaborative approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $160,000 to $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience, location, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus targeted at 20% of annual base salary based on individual, team, and company performance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan eligibility.
• Accrued paid sick leave.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Supportive team environment with access to necessary tools and technology.

Location

• This is a remote position with compensation reflecting labor costs across multiple U.S. geographic markets.