Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Counsel based in the United States.

The Senior Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting the legal and commercial operations of a fast-growing, mission-driven cloud technology business. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will be an early member of the expanding legal department, helping shape its legal frameworks and contracting practices. You will oversee a broad range of commercial, procurement, technology, and vendor agreements across global operations. Working closely with procurement, information security, privacy, and business teams, you will provide practical legal guidance while balancing business priorities and risk management. This position offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, strengthen governance processes, and support the company's continued growth. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial attorney who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative, and internationally focused environment.

Accountabilities:

• Commercial Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of vendor and procurement agreements, including master purchase agreements, SaaS contracts, software licenses, enterprise technology agreements, AI tools, and other business software and platforms.
• Procurement and Operational Agreements: Manage contracts covering marketing and events, facilities, professional services, business tooling, and other operational requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and internal policies.
• Legal Risk Management and Compliance: Advise internal stakeholders on vendor governance, contractual risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Privacy and Information Security: Negotiate and review contractual provisions relating to data protection, privacy, information security, insurance, and regulatory requirements, collaborating with relevant legal and non-legal teams.
• Contract Dispute Resolution: Provide legal guidance on vendor-related disputes, contractual interpretation, and other issues arising throughout the commercial relationship lifecycle.
• Process Development and Optimization: Develop and continuously improve procurement processes, standard contractual terms, templates, negotiation playbooks, and governance frameworks to support a high-volume contracting environment.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Work closely with procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver commercially focused legal advice, translate complex legal risks into practical recommendations, and facilitate efficient business decisions.
• Global Legal Support: Support international business and procurement operations, adapting to global stakeholder needs and collaborating across different time zones.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar and eligibility to practice law in your state of residence.
• At least 7 years of professional experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and transactions.
• Previous experience supporting procurement functions and negotiating vendor agreements is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with technology agreements, SaaS contracts, software licensing, enterprise platforms, and other technology-related commercial arrangements.
• Background supporting a high-growth infrastructure or cloud-based SaaS business is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting, contractual risk allocation, privacy, information security, data protection, insurance, and regulatory considerations.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance legal protection and commercial objectives.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable, and commercially practical advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with procurement teams, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex agreements and priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic, growth mindset, and demonstrated ability to operate independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, global business environment, with flexibility to accommodate international working hours when required.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary: $200,000–$250,000, depending on experience, seniority, and geographic location.
• Equity grant as part of the overall compensation package.
• Generous employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an expanding in-house legal department at an early stage of its development.
• Fully remote working arrangement within the United States.
• Exposure to international commercial operations and strategic technology procurement initiatives.
• Opportunity to influence legal processes, contracting frameworks, and procurement governance.
• Collaborative environment with direct interaction with senior legal leadership and cross-functional business teams.
• Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding cloud technology organization.