Corporate Counsel - East Coast

Overview

A fast-growing SaaS company is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join its Legal Department. This role reports to the SVP, Legal and focuses heavily on commercial (sales and procurement) and privacy matters. The position involves providing legal support to stakeholders at all levels and planning and implementing operational processes, platforms, and tools to scale and shape the legal function. The role will be based either on the East Coast of the US or in the UK to support teams across those time zones.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements including commercial transactions, service agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts with domestic and international clients, partners, and vendors
• Manage and maintain the company’s standard contract templates and playbooks to streamline contracting, reduce friction with customers, and mitigate risk
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy regulations and standards, securities regulations, corporate governance requirements, and other relevant legal and statutory obligations
• Monitor and proactively address changes in laws, regulations, regulatory focus areas, and industry best practices affecting regulatory and governance compliance
• Provide legal oversight and leadership across business functions, advising on all legal needs of the business

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the bar
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience (in-house or law firm), with at least 3 years of relevant SaaS commercial experience
• Proven ability to work effectively across business units and internal functions to resolve complex business and risk management issues considering non-legal factors such as culture, brand, communications, government relations, tax, revenue recognition, insurance, and finance
• Experience negotiating B2B SaaS contracts, particularly in software security and compliance
• Strong transactional skills with a pragmatic, execution-oriented approach to solving day-to-day commercial contracting issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and organize information for diverse audiences
• Strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and a desire to build and grow the legal function
• Client-focused and sensible approach to handling complex legal issues
• Self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
• Proficiency with G-Suite (Gmail, Google Docs), DocuSign, Slack
• Working knowledge of contract database solutions, finance invoicing systems, and project management software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a startup environment
• Prior experience building and leading in-house legal teams
• Product counseling, privacy, and cybersecurity experience or interest
• High technical proficiency and critical thinking skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with ranges based on geographic location:
  • Tier 1: $180,000 - $222,600
  • Tier 2: $162,000 - $200,550
  • Tier 3: $145,000 - $178,500
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services
• 401(k) plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, tax-advantaged spending accounts, and discounted voluntary offerings
• Paid parental leave after six months of employment
• Fertility and family-building benefits with dedicated leave specialists
• Generous annual stipends for professional and personal development
• Flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to support work-life balance

Location

This role is open for candidates based on the East Coast of the United States or in the United Kingdom to support teams across those time zones.