Senior Counsel

Overview

A technology company specializing in cloud-native IT operations is seeking a pragmatic and business-oriented Senior Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves supporting a broad range of legal matters including commercial contracts, legal operations, employment, privacy and security, intellectual property, and compliance. The position requires a hands-on, agile approach with attention to detail and the ability to provide practical legal guidance across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts such as customer-facing SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and partner/channel agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Security, and Product on legal issues and business risks.
• Provide legal support for HR and employment matters, product compliance, marketing programs, and privacy initiatives.
• Identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks, recommending practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of legal department operations, processes, templates, and playbooks.
• Assist General Counsel with governance, compliance, policy development, and outside counsel management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house roles; prior in-house experience with a technology or SaaS company preferred.
• Working knowledge of SaaS commercial contracting and legal issues impacting software businesses.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate legal risk into business context.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates judgment, integrity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous growth.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and sense of humor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with privacy compliance.
• Experience in legal operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $160,000 to $190,000 USD.
• Total compensation package includes bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Competitive salary and equity for full-time employees.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible PTO and generous sick time policy.
• Comprehensive health plans with generous employer contributions.
• 100% company-paid short-term/long-term disability and life insurance.
• Company HSA contribution ranging from $100 to $200 per month based on tier.
• $25 per month lifestyle spending account.
• $50 per month internet reimbursement.
• $500 home office stipend.
• $10,000 adoption benefit.
• Comprehensive family planning coverage.

Location

• Fully remote position.
• Note: Candidates located in California or New York metro area are not eligible.

Additional Information

• Employment contingent upon passing federal, state, and county background checks.
• Local in-person verification required.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.