Senior Counsel, Commercial

Overview

A leading organization in the Enterprise Technology sector is seeking a Senior Counsel Commercial to join their legal team. This role focuses on providing business-aligned legal guidance related to governance, compliance, and operational risk management. The position involves partnering with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations that support responsible execution, improve decision-making, and foster sustainable growth within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $151,500 – $281,400 annually

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Sales and other stakeholders involved in customer transactions
• Lead the review and negotiation of various commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts and NDAs
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders during negotiations
• Develop solutions to complex contractual issues while effectively managing risks
• Proactively identify and address potential legal or operational issues to minimize disputes
• Support the enhancement of contract templates and legal processes through training initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Legal department to promote a high-performance culture

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10-15+ years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong background in commercial contracts, particularly within the software or technology sectors
• Excellent drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills for contracts
• Extensive experience negotiating complex agreements with customers and partners
• Ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders
• Familiarity with privacy and data protection issues related to technology transactions

Desired Skills and Experience

• Commercial contract negotiation experience
• Expertise in SaaS (Software as a Service) agreements and software development contracts
• Knowledge of legal compliance in technology transactions
• Understanding of data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR and other regulations
• Experience with BaaS (Backend as a Service) agreements and NDAs
• Familiarity with cloud technology contracts and commercial stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency with legal software tools such as contract management systems
• Knowledge of data storage and management practices
• Experience with legal risk assessment frameworks and negotiation simulation tools for training

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off and 12 paid holidays, including global self-care days
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents and 16 weeks for birthing parents
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• Mental health support including therapy sessions and wellness tools
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Support for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy, plus volunteer time
• 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
• Access to legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health options
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and commuting expenses
• Opportunities for professional development through learning resources and events

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could add value to the team.