Overview
An organization is seeking a Lead Specialist, Legal Counsel to support its Enterprise Sales team. This role involves providing legal guidance on complex customer contracts, strategic partnerships, and commercial matters, with a focus on accelerating revenue while managing legal, commercial, intellectual property, AI, data privacy, and operational risks.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Subscription Agreements
- Order Forms
- Amendments and Renewals
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Professional Services Agreements
- Reseller and Channel Agreements
- Strategic Partnership Arrangements
- Participate directly in customer negotiations and commercial discussions.
- Develop negotiation positions and resolve escalated legal or commercial issues.
- Advise on contract risks while balancing commercial objectives.
- Provide legal advice on intellectual property, warranties, indemnities, limitations of liability, service commitments, payment terms, termination rights, assignment provisions, data privacy, AI-related contractual considerations, and regulatory compliance.
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical, business-focused guidance.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries, and approval matrices.
- Improve contracting workflows and processes to enhance scalability and efficiency.
- Support legal operations initiatives including automation, intake processes, reporting, and knowledge management.
- Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting enterprise sales, SaaS, AI, and commercial contracting.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar or equivalent legal qualification.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology agreements, SaaS agreements, subscription agreements, licensing agreements, and enterprise customer contracts.
- Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles, procurement processes, commercial contracting, and complex B2B negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
- Strong commercial judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain legal concepts effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous in-house legal experience supporting enterprise sales, technology businesses, SaaS organizations, digital learning platforms, or commercial contracting functions.
- Experience building or improving contract playbooks, templates, legal workflows, and automation processes.
- Experience negotiating with large enterprise customers, strategic partners, or public sector organizations.
- Experience supporting global teams and cross-border commercial activities.
Compensation & Benefits
- The minimum full-time salary range is $120,000 to $160,000.
- This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
- Benefits are offered as part of the employment package.
Location
- This is a remote, full-time position.
Additional Information
- Applications will be accepted through August 28th, 2026; this window may be extended depending on business needs.
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.