Sr. Counsel, Commercial

Overview

An experienced attorney is sought to join the Commercial Legal team supporting complex SaaS and other commercial transactions with sophisticated enterprise customers, including those in regulated industries. This role involves leading negotiations, advising on deal strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support data and AI business initiatives. The position reports to the Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial transactions from initial engagement through signature, including drafting and negotiating SaaS Master Service Agreements (MSAs), security, privacy, and AI terms, as well as order forms, statements of work, and related documents
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, Security, Privacy, Product, and other stakeholders to resolve issues impacting deal execution
• Provide legal advice on enterprise technology transactions, including data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and open source software matters
• Improve contract templates, fallback positions, guidance, and contracting processes
• Deliver concise, practical legal advice balancing legal risk with commercial objectives

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in technology transactions at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex sell-side software, SaaS, and cloud transactions with enterprise customers
• Strong knowledge of issues commonly arising in commercial technology deals, including data privacy, information security, AI-related terms, intellectual property, and open source software
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated negotiations, exercise sound judgment, and translate legal and business risks into practical advice
• Experience supporting cloud, infrastructure, platform, or other technology companies
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Experience supporting enterprise customers in regulated industries is preferred
• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Compensation & Benefits

• Zone 2 Pay Range: $197,800—$272,050 USD
• Zone 3 Pay Range: $186,900—$256,950 USD
• Total compensation may include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and additional benefits

Location

Information regarding pay zones and specific work location details are considered in compensation packages. Applicants should be aware that access to export-controlled technology or source code may be subject to U.S. government licensing discretion, which could affect employment eligibility.