Senior Counsel

Overview

A growing global SaaS business is seeking a Senior Counsel to support its expanding legal function. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role provides legal support across product, privacy, corporate, and employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to product, engineering, and go-to-market teams on data privacy, intellectual property, and compliance issues, with support from senior legal team members as needed
• Translate legal guidance into clear recommendations for stakeholders, escalating higher-risk or novel issues appropriately
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including corporate documents, IP licenses, and marketing agreements
• Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, and processes to improve consistency and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support compliance initiatives and implement company policies
• Manage relationships with outside counsel when specialized expertise is required
• Assist with legal support for international operations, coordinating with outside counsel as appropriate
• Develop and deliver training on relevant legal topics across the organization
• Provide advice and assistance on general legal matters as they arise

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
• Typically 6+ years of legal experience, including some in-house or equivalent client-facing experience
• Experience providing legal advice to SaaS companies
• Foundational knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, and technology transactions
• Ability to manage a defined set of responsibilities and prioritize multiple tasks with guidance
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and incorporating feedback into legal recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international transactions or working with non-US entities
• Experience counseling on AI-related legal matters
• Familiarity with legal operations tools
• Experience working in a high-growth or scaling environment

Success Metrics (First 12 Months)

• Provide clear and accurate legal guidance on common issues, seeking input from senior team members or outside counsel on higher-risk matters
• Build effective working relationships with cross-functional partners and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Contribute to improvements in at least one legal team process
• Develop increased familiarity with the organization’s risk tolerance and escalation practices

Location and Work Arrangement

• Based in the United States
• Ability to travel to the Oakland headquarters as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Target pay ranges based on geographic zones for this level:

• Zone 1 (San Francisco/Bay Area, NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle): $152,900 - $210,210
• Zone 2 (Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago): $137,600 - $189,200
• Zone 3 (All other US locations): $129,900 - $178,640

Compensation includes salary, restricted stock units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.