Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

Reporting to the General Counsel, this Senior Counsel role supports the organization’s commercial, product, compliance, privacy, and corporate legal needs. The role involves drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements, advising business stakeholders on commercial, product, privacy, and compliance matters, and helping the Legal team use AI and technology to improve efficiency.

Work Arrangement

• Remote
• This role requires the individual to be based in the United States, with flexibility across U.S. time zones.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, partner, licensing, and SaaS agreements, along with NDAs and other day-to-day contracts.
• Collaborate with business teams to standardize contract forms, templates, and playbooks to improve deal execution and processes.
• Support management and implementation of the compliance program, policies, and procedures.
• Advise commercial and product teams on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Advise the business on privacy and data security law, including staying current on applicable privacy and security laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards.
• Advise on legal and risk issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence in products and operations, including emerging AI laws and regulations, and help shape internal AI use policies.
• Identify, evaluate, and champion AI and legal technology tools (including contract lifecycle management and AI-assisted drafting and review) to improve the speed and quality of Legal work.
• Support general corporate matters as needed, including corporate governance and intellectual property.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience practicing law (in-house and at a law firm), with strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiating, compliance, and privacy.
• Prior in-house experience within the SaaS or technology industry required (at least 3-4 years in-house, with prior experience at a law firm ideal).
• Interest in artificial intelligence, with a demonstrated willingness to experiment with generative AI tools to rethink how legal work gets done.
• Technology savvy; comfortable learning and adopting new technology and legal tech platforms quickly, with an eye toward automation and process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and a practical, business-minded approach to managing legal risk.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business priorities.
• Ability to travel up <10% as business needs require.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not provided.
• Role requires the following physical capacity: Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package: $153,000-$170,000 base salary + variable component
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Global Parental Leave
• Calm, free premium subscription
• Employee Discount Program

Additional Information

• The organization may use technology, including artificial intelligence-enabled tools, to assist with aspects of the recruiting and employment process; these tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.
• The organization is not accepting applications submitted through recruiting agencies.
• Locations where hiring is not available at this time: Quebec or Ontario Provinces, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
• Drug-free workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.