Senior Counsel, Americas

We are on our way to being the first company to power 1 MILLION GPUs and want world-class talent to join our amazing team! The world is moving faster than ever, and yet, it will never move this slowly again. We are at the forefront of an incredible technological revolution but, at its core, it is fueled by incredible people. People like you. 1,000 Global Employees 11k Happy Customers 16 International Offices We're Looking for the Best and Brightest We are the world's leading data intelligence platform that reliably accelerates massive datasets for actionable real-time insights. Join our team to help the best and brightest minds tackle the world's biggest challenges in business, science, medicine, academia and government. Do What Can't be Done For the past 20 years, our team has kept us at the forefront of storage technology and has provided the foundation for enabling researchers to push the limits of "what can be done." These innovations take research and discovery to the next level, enabling them to discover cures to disease, observe global warming patterns, model innovative automotive and aerospace designs, discover new sources of energy, make communities safer, and accelerate business results across a wide variety of industries. DDN Helps Build Your Future, Too At DDN, we understand our customers' diverse needs. Whether you're a data scientist, IT professional, executive, or researcher, our solutions empower you with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled support. Highly Competitive Vacation Plans Paid Holidays Bonus Programs Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Paid Leave Programs Anniversary and Recognition Awards Location Employment Type Full time Location Type Remote Department G&A Legal Legal Position Summary DDN is seeking a Senior Counsel, Americas to be based in US (remote) and support the company's commercial contracting activity across the Americas. Reporting to the VP, Head of Commercial Contracting, this individual will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, partner closely with Sales and channel teams, and help implement the playbooks, templates, and processes being built out globally. Key Responsibilities Serve as primary commercial counsel for customers and partners across the Americas. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS/subscription terms, enterprise license agreements, channel and reseller agreements, OEM agreements, NDAs, and data/AI-related terms. Partner closely with Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, Revenue Recognition, and Product/Engineering leadership to align contracting processes with DDN's evolving go-to-market and pricing models. Apply DDN's contracting policies, risk thresholds, and delegation-of-authority framework, escalating novel or high-risk issues to senior management, as appropriate. Advise internal stakeholders on local legal, regulatory, and cultural considerations affecting commercial contracting across the region. Support public sector opportunities as they arise, adapting DDN's commercial templates and playbooks to U.S. government contracting requirements. Help drive contract cycle time, accuracy, and consistency across the region, contributing to metrics and reporting shared with executive leadership. Act as a regional change agent, driving adoption of new tools, templates, and ways of working as the global contracting function is rebuilt. Qualifications 6+ years of experience in commercial contracting, contract management, sales operations, or commercial legal roles, with significant experience at a global enterprise software, SaaS, or technology company. Exposure to U.S. public sector contracting is a plus. Strong knowledge of SaaS, subscription, usage-based, and enterprise licensing commercial and legal structures. Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently on moderate-to-high complexity agreements. Excellent cross-functional communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with Sales, Finance, and global Legal colleagues across time zones. Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state (California or New York admission preferred, or willingness to obtain in-house counsel registration) Bachelor's degree required; JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal degree required. Compensation Range: $200K - $250K We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering tangible and consistent results. Regional Director of Sales, Middle East and Africa Let's Forge a Better Future, Together Explore our current job openings and find the perfect opportunity to advance your career with a company that values expertise, creativity and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr DataDirect Networks Inc