Commercial Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription contracts, partner (channel) agreements (MSP, reseller, distributor), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) for our AMER, EMEA, and APAC divisions.

• Act as the primary legal authority for standard Sales, Partner, and Procurement contracts.

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the team's contracting playbooks.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including executives, on contracts while avoiding legal jargon.

• Recommend and implement processes to enhance efficiency and build relationships.

• Leverage artificial intelligence in tasks and workflows.

• Identify and escalate significant risk issues; establish internal approval frameworks.

• Work closely with Sales as a trusted legal advisor on a daily basis.

• Provide support for channel and partner agreements across MSP, reseller, and distributor models.

• Accelerate contract processing by advising on risk trade-offs and innovative deal structures.

• Negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), BAAs, and related privacy addenda to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and relevant data protection regulations.

• Raise data privacy queries and issues to privacy counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) with active bar membership in at least one U.S. state, in good standing with no violations.

• Up to 3 years of legal experience focusing on commercial contracting, preferably acquired in-house or at a law firm.

• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, vendor/procurement contracts, and familiarity with data privacy addenda (NDAs, DPAs, BAAs).

• Strong understanding of contract law and fundamentals of data privacy (GDPR, CCPA).

• Experience with channel and partner models, including MSP, reseller, and distributor frameworks, as well as international business contracts.

• Exceptional drafting skills and the capability to convey legal risks in straightforward language to non-legal professionals.

• Self-motivated and comfortable working with significant autonomy in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and known for being a cooperative partner to Sales and cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with, and a genuine interest in, AI-driven legal tools and workflow automation.

• Willingness to travel occasionally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vasion will reimburse bar dues and cover pre-approved Continuing Legal Education (CLE) costs.

• Flexible work environment.

• Vacation Bonus.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive suite of traditional benefits.

• Opportunities for training and advancement.

• 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting.

• Financial wellness education.

• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Onsite amenities include a gym, pickleball court, snacks & drinks, arcade, theater room, and more.