Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

A growing technology company is seeking a Senior Counsel to serve as the first legal hire and lead all legal functions. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex customer and vendor contracts, managing various legal areas including privacy and intellectual property, and building out the legal framework to support the organization’s growth. The position reports to the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with customers and vendors.
• Manage the company’s legal functions such as privacy, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Define and implement the company’s legal strategy to support organizational success.
• Oversee relationships with external law firms and act as the internal legal point of contact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, finance, HR, international operations, and other teams to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness in contract negotiation and management across the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with bar admission in good standing from any U.S. state.
• Minimum of 5 years of total legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house.
• Experience managing legal functions for a growth-stage company.
• Significant experience negotiating customer and vendor agreements in a B2B SaaS or technology environment.
• Practical, business-oriented approach to balancing legal and contractual issues with business risk.
• Broad knowledge of legal areas including corporate governance, commercial law, and data privacy.
• Strong analytical, communication, and contract drafting skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual cash compensation range: $175,000 - $200,000 USD, dependent on experience.
• Compensation includes base salary and on-target commission for eligible roles.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity plan offering Incentive Stock Options (ISO).
• Unlimited paid time off policy with a minimum of 15 days off per year plus major U.S. holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Latest technology equipment and budget for personalized setup.
• Remote-first work culture designed for distributed teams.

Location

Remote-first position with flexibility to work from various locations.

Additional Information

Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools for application preparation and take-home assignments unless otherwise specified. AI use is not permitted during live interviews to ensure assessment of individual thinking and communication skills.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates requiring assistive technologies or other support due to disabilities or medical conditions, in accordance with applicable laws.