Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

A financial technology organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal counsel across its global operations. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and offers an opportunity to serve as a trusted business advisor in a growth environment with a broad portfolio of corporate, commercial, and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts & Business Partnerships

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including customer and partner SaaS contracts, proposals, and vendor agreements.
• Manage commercial contracting activities supporting sales and business operations.
• Collaborate closely with global sales and operations teams to support revenue-generating activities and ensure timely deal execution.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice balancing risk with commercial objectives.

Corporate, Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage corporate and compliance initiatives for a global technology organization, including privacy and data protection, governance, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
• Assist in managing the intellectual property portfolio and related processes.
• Identify, assess, and communicate legal and business risks, providing actionable recommendations.

M&A, Disputes & External Counsel

• Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence and post-transaction integration.
• Assist in managing outside counsel to ensure effective, high-quality, and cost-efficient legal support.
• Manage and support dispute resolution matters.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Operations

• Lead and contribute to global process improvements, including contract lifecycle management, compliance programs, and M&A integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance legal processes and operational efficiency.
• Develop and deliver training to internal stakeholders on legal, compliance, and risk-related topics.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department; experience in software, technology, or SaaS environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Strong leadership presence with confident communication skills for senior and executive management.
• Proven success negotiating complex, long-term agreements, including with highly regulated customers.
• Ability to assess legal risks and determine appropriate, business-aligned courses of action.
• Skilled at translating legal concepts into practical business advice.
• Strong problem-solving skills with sound legal and business judgment.
• Track record of building credibility and trust with global colleagues.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and negotiation.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Practical, solution-oriented mindset balancing legal risk and business opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience.

Location

• United States (remote).
• Preference for candidates located in Minneapolis or Atlanta.
• Must be located in Central or Eastern time zones.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) tax-deferred retirement savings plan.

Application Deadline

• June 30, 2026