Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

A global technology organization is seeking a Senior Counsel - Commercial to join their legal team. This role can be performed remotely within the US or from the Campbell, CA headquarters. The Senior Counsel will collaborate closely with US and international executive teams, business stakeholders, and the global legal team to negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial contracts. The focus is on sales and partnership agreements within the cloud communications and contact center industry.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts with customers, partners, suppliers, and agents.
• Identify and advise on legal risks proactively, escalating issues as necessary.
• Partner with non-legal colleagues to support business goals with legally sound strategies.
• Collaborate with the Global Commercial Legal team and stakeholders across the US and internationally.
• Support strategic business initiatives by ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Champion the use of AI and legal technology tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed in legal processes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience, including at least 3 years focused on commercial contracts.
• At least 2 years of experience in commercial or corporate law at a top-tier law firm.
• Proven experience structuring and negotiating B2B SaaS agreements, ranging from high-volume no-negotiation forms to complex, bespoke agreements with multinational companies.
• Excellent analytical, written, oral communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially pragmatic with strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a client-centric, dynamic environment managing multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the technology or cloud communications industry.
• Familiarity with intellectual property and data protection laws.
• Experience with reseller, distribution, and other indirect sales relationships.
• Knowledge of government contract frameworks.
• Experience responding to SaaS company RFPs and RFIs.
• Understanding of revenue recognition principles.
• Experience working for a US-based multinational company with a strong global presence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $205,600.00 - $308,400.00 annually.
• Base pay varies by primary work location within the United States to ensure competitive and consistent compensation.
• Additional rewards may include discretionary merit increases, bonuses, stock options, and sales variable compensation incentives depending on role and plan terms.

Location

• Remote within the United States or onsite at the Campbell, California headquarters.

Additional Information

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
• Employment eligibility verification is conducted in compliance with US regulations.