Legal Counsel- Procurement

Overview

A technology organization is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Procurement to take full ownership of the legal documentation lifecycle. This role involves close collaboration with the procurement team and requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple legal matters efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract review and negotiation support for inbound transaction contracts, including vendor paper, working closely with procurement and internal stakeholders such as IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Sales.
• Offer proactive legal support to a fast-growing team, managing multiple matters simultaneously.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor templates and various agreements including Master Services Agreements, Master Subscription Agreements, software licensing agreements, lease agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), and more.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement and Finance on strategy, process improvements, creation of legal templates, and training sessions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of NDAs, SOWs, and Proof of Concept (POC) agreements to support the sales pipeline.
• Manage "one-off" contracts by tailoring standard templates to meet specific client needs without compromising company interests.
• Deliver rapid legal support to internal clients, manage risk effectively, and maintain high responsiveness.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing for the jurisdiction where the candidate will work.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in agreements review and negotiation.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, managing, and negotiating vendor agreements related to hardware, software, or SaaS/cloud solutions.
• Ability to quickly establish trusted relationships with internal clients and work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic and challenging environments while providing solutions-oriented legal support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $134,000 to $201,000 USD, determined by role, level, and location.
• Eligibility for incentive pay and/or equity.
• Flexible time off and wellness resources.
• Company-sponsored team events.

Location

• Positions may be open to candidates in multiple geographical locations; salary ranges reflect applicable labor markets.

Additional Information

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
• Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations during the hiring process.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.