Counsel, Commercial Transactions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +33 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a legal advisor for Relativity’s commercial contracting function and strategic business initiatives.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and provide guidance on customer-facing and strategic commercial transactions.

• Lead negotiations with customers, procurement, and engage in strategic commercial legal work related to technology.

• Manage software, SaaS, cloud services, AI-related offerings, and strategic partnership agreements.

• Collaborate with various teams, including Sales, Partner, Customer Success, Security, Finance, Procurement, IT, Compliance, Global Business Operations, and other stakeholders.

• Offer legal advice and business insights on commercial and operational legal matters.

• Oversee communications with stakeholders and customers.

• Interact with customers to ensure their concerns are effectively addressed.

• Enhance contracting processes, including standard forms and their variations.

• Utilize and assess AI legal technology tools to boost efficiency.

• Assist with strategic pricing initiatives, pricing governance projects, and the optimization of commercial models.

• Engage in the internal approval workflow system, prioritize contracts, and address stakeholder and client inquiries.

⛳️ Requirements

• Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience either in-house or at a law firm focusing on technology transactions (preferred).

• Proven experience in negotiating SaaS, software, cloud services, professional services, data processing, and enterprise commercial agreements.

• Background in supporting complex commercial contracting environments.

• Familiarity with technology, including legal technology, cloud services, software licensing models, information security, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory considerations.

• Experience in supporting AI-enabled products and navigating emerging technology issues.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Attributes such as intelligence, flexibility, creativity, diligence, resourcefulness, responsiveness, and strong communication skills.

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

• Valid license to practice in the United States.

• Active bar membership in good standing.

• Ability to research and analyze legal issues effectively.

• Proficient in AI tools, legal technology tools, Microsoft O365/MS Office, legal research platforms and tools, Salesforce, Ironclad, Asana, and contract management software.

• Basic understanding of computer and software technology concepts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Annual performance bonus.

• Long-term incentives.