Lead Specialist, Legal Counsel

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Posted Aug 5, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$120K – $160K/yr

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, including calls 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
    • Regulatory and compliance obligations
  • 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 increase scalability and efficiency.
  • Support legal operations initiatives such as 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 and 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
    • Enterprise Customer Contracts
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Enterprise Sales Cycles
    • Procurement Processes
    • Commercial Contracting
    • 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
    • Commercial Contracting Functions
  • Experience building or improving:
    • Contract Playbooks
    • Templates
    • Legal Workflows
    • Automation Processes
  • Experience negotiating with large enterprise customers, strategic partners, or public sector organizations.
  • Experience supporting global teams and cross-border commercial activity.

Success Metrics

  • Efficient negotiation of enterprise customer agreements while protecting legal and commercial interests.
  • Delivery of practical, timely, and commercially focused legal advice to sales teams.
  • Improved contract turnaround times through scalable processes, templates, and workflows.
  • Clear communication of legal risks and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Enhanced legal operations efficiency through automation, knowledge sharing, and standardization.
  • Balanced commercial growth with effective risk management.

Compensation & Benefits

  • The minimum full-time salary range is $120,000 to $160,000.
  • Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program.
  • Benefits information is provided by the employer.

Location

  • This is a remote, full-time position.

Additional Information

  • Applications will be accepted through August 28, 2026; this window may be extended based on business needs.
  • The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.
  • Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to protected characteristics.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities upon request.

Job Details

  • Job Family: Enterprise
  • Organization: Corporate Legal
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Req ID: 25188

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