Overview
A financial automation and payment solutions provider is seeking a detail-oriented and business-minded Corporate Counsel. This full-time position can be based in Clearwater, Florida, or remote.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of customer-facing and revenue-generating agreements, including SaaS agreements, Services Agreements, Statements of Work, order forms, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Independently manage the full contract lifecycle, including redlining, negotiation, and execution.
- Collaborate closely with Sales and Revenue Operations teams to support deal structuring, contract negotiations, and timely deal closure.
- Provide clear, practical guidance on contract terms such as liability, indemnification, payment terms, and service levels, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
- Lead contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners to drive agreements to timely resolution.
- Support initiatives to improve contract turnaround time and streamline contracting workflows to accelerate the sales cycle.
- Identify and assess legal and business risks in agreements and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Assist with compliance-related matters, including data privacy and security considerations.
- Maintain organized documentation and support contract and legal record management.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contracting best practices.
- Support management of outside counsel for specialized legal matters as needed.
- Assist with additional legal and business initiatives as the organization grows.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing.
- 2–4 years of experience in commercial contracting, either in a law firm or in-house.
- Proven ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
- Experience managing a high volume of contracts in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a practical, solutions-oriented manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in SaaS, fintech, or technology companies.
- Familiarity with subscription-based business models.
- Exposure to data privacy and security requirements.
- Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
Location
- Clearwater, Florida or Remote
Employment Type