Corporate Legal Counsel

Overview

A technology-focused organization is seeking a business-oriented Corporate Counsel to support commercial legal operations. This role primarily involves negotiating and structuring commercial transactions such as customer agreements, SaaS contracts, vendor agreements, and strategic partnerships. The Corporate Counsel will report to the Deputy General Counsel and collaborate closely with teams across Sales, Customer Success, Channel, Finance, Product, and Procurement. While the main focus is commercial transactions, the role may also support other legal areas including privacy compliance and intellectual property.

This position offers an opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented attorney to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements including customer, partnership, vendor, supplier, consultant, and technology contracts such as SaaS, software licensing, and professional services agreements
• Negotiate vendor, supplier, and procurement contracts including software licenses, cloud infrastructure agreements, and consultant engagements
• Structure and negotiate reseller, channel partner, platform partnership, and technology agreements, including marketplace distribution terms with ecosystem partners like Atlassian, Microsoft, monday.com, and Salesforce
• Develop and deliver legal training and enablement resources for internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with international teams to provide legal support across global operations, advising on cross-border transactions, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and regional commercial practices
• Support Sales and Procurement teams by providing legal guidance on contract terms, risk assessment, and risk mitigation strategies balancing business priorities and legal considerations
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) in commercial contracts
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including developing playbooks and templates to streamline processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve contract-related issues and support deal execution
• Handle pre-litigation resolution of disputes involving customers, vendors, and suppliers
• Support special projects such as M&A due diligence, post-acquisition legal integration, and new product development

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience in the technology sector, ideally with experience both at a top-tier law firm and in-house
• Significant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and software licensing agreements, including SaaS agreements, Data Processing Agreements, and Professional Services Agreements
• Proven track record of closing challenging deals; experience negotiating with major technology companies such as Atlassian, Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Apple, or ServiceNow is a plus
• Experience with RFP review and responses for enterprise customers
• Commitment to excellent customer service for internal business clients and legal colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
• General knowledge of licensing, SaaS commercial terms, anti-competition, marketing, privacy, and data protection laws
• Ability to work efficiently under demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to engage with diverse groups and cultures
• High level of professionalism and sound business judgment
• Willingness to collaborate, learn, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters, and act proactively
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to provide practical guidance in evolving regulatory landscapes such as AI governance and emerging privacy laws

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus equity (stock options)
• 401(k) matching component
• Access to a comprehensive learning platform with interactive resources and instructor-led courses
• 10 paid holidays plus flexible paid time off with no set minimum days
• 100% company-paid health insurance
• 50/50 split dental and vision insurance
• 24 hours of paid time off to participate in corporate social responsibility programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Mobile phone and internet stipend

Location

This is a remote position.