Corporate Law Senior Attorney

Corporate Counsel / Director of Legal is a strategic generalist role reporting directly to the General Counsel. This individual will serve as a trusted legal advisor across the full spectrum of Model N's legal needs, including technology transactions, privacy, product development, employment matters, and M&A activity. Given Model N's growth trajectory, this role requires a versatile attorney who can operate with significant autonomy, engage directly with executive leadership, and help scale the legal function to support the company's evolving needs. The candidate must be comfortable leveraging AI and legal technology to drive efficiency and is eager to develop broad in-house expertise across multiple practice areas.
Technology Transactions & Commercial Contracts

Draft, negotiate, and manage technology transactions and commercial contracts, including Master Subscription Agreements, SaaS Order Forms, Statements of Work, Data Processing Agreements, OEM agreements, technology licensing agreements, and vendor/partner agreements.
Lead and support complex negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners in the life sciences (pharma, medtech) industries.
Legal Operations & AI Enablement
Collaborate with the General Counsel and outside counsel on complex matters across practice areas, and help manage Model N Legal Operations team members as the department scales.
Leverage AI tools and legal technology to drive efficiency across contract lifecycle management, legal research, and document review; champion automation and self-service solutions to scale legal support without proportional headcount growth.
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standardized processes to improve consistency and reduce cycle times.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Product, HR, and other stakeholder leadership, advising on deal structuring and risk allocation, translating legal risk into business terms, and helping find creative paths forward.
Partner with Product and Engineering teams on new product launches, feature development, terms of service, and go-to-market legal requirements.
Cross-Functional Legal Coverage
Privacy & Data Protection: Support the company's privacy program in partnership with the DPO, including advising on GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection requirements, reviewing customer data commitments, and assisting with privacy impact assessments.
Intellectual Property: Support IP strategy and protection of Model N's technology platform and proprietary tools and assets.
support preparation for a potential strategic transaction or exit, including data room organization, disclosure schedules, and buyer diligence.
Litigation: Assist with commercial disputes, customer escalations, and pre-litigation resolution.
Employment: Advise HR on employment-related matters, including offer letters, separation agreements, employee policies, workplace investigations, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Partner with the General Counsel to oversee the procurement function, including supervising a procurement team member and managing day-to-day procurement operations.
ESG: Partner with the General Counsel to manage the ESG function, including supervising a dedicated ESG team member and assisting in day-to-day program operations. Scope includes policy development, reporting and disclosure, supply chain diligence, and cross-functional coordination to advance Model N's environmental, social, and governance objectives.

D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership required.
6-8 years of legal experience for Sr. Corporate Counsel; 8-12 years for Director of Legal.
Demonstrated experience with technology transactions and commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, Master Subscription Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, and related technology licensing arrangements.
Working knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA, and experience advising on data protection matters.
Experience advising on employment-related matters, including offer letters, separation agreements, employee policies, and federal and state employment law compliance.
Experience working with or for SaaS or technology companies, with a strong understanding of how technology businesses operate and contract.
Comfortable leveraging AI tools and legal technology platforms to drive efficiency, automate workflows, and scale legal support.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
That's why we offer a robust total rewards package designed to help you thrive personally and professionally. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and pet insurance for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance & Mental Health Programs
• Compensation varies depending on factors that may include a candidate's relevant experience, education and/or certifications, location, training, and other skills.

Model N is the leader in revenue optimization and compliance for pharmaceutical, medtech, and high-tech innovators. For more than 25 years, we have helped customers maximize revenue, streamline operations, and maintain compliance through cloud-based software, value-added services, and data-driven insights. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Model N empowers life sciences and high-tech manufacturers to bring life-changing products to the world more efficiently and profitably. Model N values diversity at our company and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Model N considers qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. For US applicants, Personal Data processed in connection with candidate evaluation and decision-making, onboarding, and continued employment at Model N will be done in accordance with the Model N HR Privacy Policy found at

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