Overview
A fast-growing SaaS company focused on eliminating payment fraud globally is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its expanding US business. The role is remote within the United States, with the US head office located in Dallas, Texas. This position involves working in a high-growth, commercially driven environment where legal is a strategic partner.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate SaaS customer agreements and referral/reseller partnership contracts for North American customers and partners, primarily using company templates
- Review and negotiate material vendor agreements supporting US operations, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and risk appetite
- Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on privacy and regulatory matters, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and Québec privacy legislation
- Develop and continuously improve legal documentation such as contract templates, negotiation playbooks, workflows, and internal guidelines
- Support management of external disputes, claims, and investigations
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, including potential M&A activity and other high-impact projects
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school, preferably a T14 law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar (preference for California, Texas, New York, or Florida)
- 3–5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including time at a leading law firm in technology, commercial, or privacy-focused practice
- Demonstrated experience advising on commercial technology transactions, including SaaS or cloud-based software
- Strong working knowledge of US and international privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and Québec privacy legislation, with ability to provide clear, actionable compliance advice
Preferred Qualifications
- In-house legal experience, particularly within a technology or SaaS environment
- Exposure to information security frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, GDPR security certifications)
- Fluency in another language, particularly French
Compensation & Benefits
- Commercial legal role with visibility across the business
- Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the US
- Involvement in a high-growth SaaS environment with momentum in North America
- Ability to influence product, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy early
Location
Remote within the United States; US head office based in Dallas, Texas