Corporate Counsel

Overview

A technology company is seeking a proactive, business-minded, and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves serving as a legal partner for negotiating and managing a broad portfolio of software and technology agreements. The position requires close collaboration with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and Product teams to advance deals while managing legal risk. Strong legal judgment combined with a practical, business-enabling mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, software licensing agreements, reseller and partner agreements, professional services agreements, and NDAs.
• Redline and respond to counterparty contract drafts, balancing risk mitigation with commercial pragmatism.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, fallback positions, and playbooks.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Sales, Product, Finance, and Customer Success teams by translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• Support deal cycles by partnering with Sales, including participating in customer calls and negotiations as needed.
• Identify and escalate legal and contractual risks, recommending practical mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed on relevant regulatory developments such as data privacy, export controls, and intellectual property, advising internal stakeholders accordingly.
• Support the development and implementation of legal policies and compliance frameworks.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, including maintaining a contract management system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal team workflows, templates, and self-service resources for business partners.
• Handle a diverse, fast-moving workload with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing.
• 7-10 years of legal experience with significant focus on technology or software commercial agreements, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating SaaS, software licensing, and/or professional services agreements.
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to identify key risk areas and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with business stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Prior in-house experience at a software or technology company.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, including their contractual implications (e.g., Data Processing Agreements, Standard Contractual Clauses).
• Exposure to intellectual property, open-source software, or AI-related contract issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range in the United States: $124,000 to $156,000 annually.
• Specific offer within this range will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for bonuses for non-sales roles; sales roles include commission targets within the stated range.
• Commitment to pay transparency and fair compensation practices.

Location

This position is based in the United States. Specific location details are not provided.

Additional Information

• All candidate information will be kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.
• Background checks are required where permitted by law.
• The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes under applicable law.