Commercial Counsel – SaaS & Technology Transactions

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

📋 Description

• Negotiate software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements, and professional services agreements.

• Negotiate NDAs, data processing agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, technology partnerships, and reseller and distribution agreements.

• Provide advice on indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, intellectual property rights, data usage, confidentiality, privacy, information security obligations, payment terms, and termination rights.

• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Finance, Procurement, Privacy, and Security teams to create practical solutions and facilitate timely deal closure.

• Manage multiple negotiations independently.

• Evaluate and escalate significant legal and commercial risks.

• Offer clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders.

• Assist with contracting for AI-enabled products and services, including data usage, model training, output rights, and risk allocation.

• Work on international transactions and jurisdiction-specific contracting requirements.

• Create and enhance standard agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, and contract processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or an equivalent law degree.

• Active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in commercial and technology transactional law.

• Demonstrated experience in negotiating B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements.

• Strong commercial judgment, along with contract drafting and negotiation skills.

• Familiarity with technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy, and information security issues.

• Ability to work independently while prioritizing competing deadlines.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams.

• Preferred: experience in AI or generative AI contracting.

• Preferred: experience in global or cross-border commercial negotiations.

• Proficiency or experience with MS Suite, LinkSquares, Ivo, Jira, Claude, and OpenAI.

• Must be able to provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the country applied to without sponsorship.

• Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Retirement savings programs.

• Eligibility for two different bonus plans.

• Generous time off.

• Extensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of residence.

• New Hire Equipment Allowance.

• Monthly Flex Allowance.

• Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.

• Employee-driven DE&I programs.

• Accessibility accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

• Option to opt-out of interview recordings without affecting candidacy.