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Senior Legal Counsel

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Posted Aug 29, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$140K – $160K/yr

Overview

The organization is seeking a mid-to-senior level Commercial Technology Attorney to partner closely with Sales and guide complex enterprise software and technology contract negotiations. This role is ideal for a collaborative, business-minded attorney who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

This position is open to candidates located in the Pacific or Mountain time zones, with regular collaboration across teams in North America and Australia.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate U.S. and international commercial technology agreements, including:
    • SaaS subscription agreements
    • Cloud services agreements
    • Software licenses
    • Statements of Work (SOWs)
    • Professional services and implementation agreements
    • Partner, reseller, and OEM agreements
  • Advise business units and leadership on:
    • Software and technology contracting
    • Commercial risk, licensing issues, and regulatory considerations
    • Data privacy and security requirements applicable to SaaS solutions (e.g., U.S. federal/state privacy laws, customer-driven security terms, DPAs)
  • Support development and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Product, Security, and Compliance teams
  • Manage relationships with external counsel as needed
  • Monitor changes in U.S. and international privacy, technology, and commercial law and proactively advise the business
  • Participate in internal training, knowledge sharing, and process-improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial contracting, ideally in a SaaS or broader technology environment
  • Strong knowledge of software, cloud, data, and commercial contract law
  • Understanding of U.S. data privacy requirements (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws) and familiarity with global privacy concepts (GDPR exposure a plus)
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
  • Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • High integrity, attention to detail, and a practical, solution-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

  • GDPR exposure a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $140,000–$160,000
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Option to enroll in a 401K matching program
  • Flexible Time Off
  • 11 days paid holidays and 1 day of volunteer time per year
  • Work environment: fun, casual, and flexible

Compensation offered is based on evaluation during the interview process, the candidate’s range and depth of experience, business and market financials, and internal pay parity.

Location

  • Pacific or Mountain time zones
  • Regular collaboration across teams in North America and Australia