Senior Counsel

Overview

A Senior Counsel role is available for a legal professional specializing in commercial contracts. This position involves providing expert legal guidance on day-to-day matters related to contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution within a technology-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with internal sales teams, vendors, and customers to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including hardware, software, professional services, subcontractor, non-disclosure, and vendor agreements.
• Lead contract negotiations with sophisticated counterparties.
• Develop and propose tools to improve contractual processes and documentation.
• Train and manage junior lawyers.
• Oversee outside counsel as assigned.
• Manage and respond to contract-related disputes.
• Create and update contract templates and processes as needed.
• Assess and minimize sources of risk, escalating issues appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing of a state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
• Experience in commercial contract negotiation, government contracts, data security, or litigation is preferred.
• Proven experience in a contracts group, as in-house counsel, or in corporate law.
• Experience managing legal personnel.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial contracts, particularly technology contracts.
• Ability to manage a high volume of projects and make timely decisions.
• Strong client-focused orientation.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong business judgment, attention to detail, and self-motivation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including the ability to travel safely to offices or client sites as required.
• Effective communication skills including hearing, listening, and speaking clearly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000 per year (On-Target Earnings including base salary and target bonus).
• Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; paid company holidays; paid time off; paid parental and caregiver leave; and additional benefits.

Location

• United States (specific location details not provided)

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in parts of the hiring process such as application review and interview transcription. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. Candidates may opt out of AI-assisted review or recording during interviews without penalty.