Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

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

This role offers the opportunity to become a key legal advisor supporting complex commercial transactions and strategic business initiatives. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to structure, negotiate, and close high-value agreements while balancing business goals and legal risk. The position provides significant ownership, allowing you to influence contract strategies, processes, and scalable legal frameworks. You will work in a collaborative, technology-driven environment where practical legal guidance directly impacts growth and innovation. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded attorney who enjoys solving complex problems and building strong stakeholder relationships. The role offers flexibility through a remote work environment while collaborating with teams across multiple functions and regions.

Accountabilities:

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal support for commercial operations, helping teams navigate agreements, partnerships, and business opportunities while ensuring effective risk management and operational efficiency.

• Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, partnership contracts, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Serve as a primary legal partner for complex transactions involving customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Evaluate contractual, legal, and commercial risks while providing practical recommendations and solutions that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Product, Privacy, Security, Procurement, and Customer Success teams to facilitate successful business outcomes.
• Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, guidelines, and legal processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable business guidance.
• Support dispute resolution activities and provide legal assistance on emerging business needs.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders by delivering clear, timely, and commercially focused legal advice.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial attorney with strong negotiation skills, business judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–6 years of experience in commercial contract negotiation and legal counseling.
• Proven ability to independently manage and close strategic agreements with enterprise customers, vendors, and partners.
• Strong knowledge of technology-related contract terms, including licensing, intellectual property ownership, indemnification, limitation of liability, privacy, and data protection provisions.
• Experience creating contract frameworks, templates, playbooks, or negotiation guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to business teams.
• Strong analytical skills and business judgment, with the ability to balance legal considerations with commercial priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Prior management experience is preferred.

Benefits:

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Healthcare benefits supporting employees and their families.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Parental leave and family support benefits.
• Additional paid volunteer time to support community involvement.
• Flexible work programs designed to improve work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and initiatives supporting inclusion and belonging.
• Employee referral rewards program.
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology solutions and global teams.