Senior Corporate Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 2016H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

47 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Professional Certificate5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex commercial agreements including MSAs, SaaS agreements, licensing deals, NDAs, reseller/distributor agreements, RFQs, government contracts, and strategic alliances. • Serve as a legal advisor to Sales, Revenue Operations, and Customer Success teams, ensuring smooth onboarding and support of SaaS customers. • Develop and maintain scalable legal frameworks for commercial transactions, including templates, clause libraries, and playbooks. • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to advise on legal and licensing aspects of new product development, launches, and integrations. • Ensure compliance with IP, data privacy, and regulatory requirements across product offerings. • Own and enhance the commercial legal operations function, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms (e.g., Ironclad) and AI-assisted contract review tools. • Establish and track key legal metrics, SLAs, and risk indicators to support business growth and governance. • Act as a strategic thought partner to the General Counsel and executive leadership team. • Lead cross-functional legal initiatives and represent Legal in strategic planning forums. • Prepare to assume broader legal leadership responsibilities as directed by General Counsel

Job Requirements

  • J.D. degree and active license to practice law in Canada or the U.S.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial/transactional law, with significant in-house experience in SaaS or technology companies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex technology agreements and supporting enterprise sales cycles.
  • Strong familiarity with CLM platforms (e.g. Ironclad); and AI tools for legal operations.
  • Exceptional contract drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in employment law, data privacy, or corporate governance is a strong asset.
  • Proven leadership capabilities and interest in executive legal roles.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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