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Commercial Counsel – SaaS & Technology Transactions
Absorb Software. Negotiate software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements and professional services agreements .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating software licenses, vendor contracts, and technology partnerships while providing actionable legal guidance to business stakeholders. Proficient in managing concurrent negotiations and collaborating with cross-functional teams on commercial and technology transactions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Commercial And Technology Transactional Legal ExperienceB2B SaaS And Enterprise Software Agreements NegotiationContract Drafting And Negotiation SkillsTechnology Licensing And Intellectual Property Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Negotiation Of Software LicensesContract DraftingRisk AssessmentData Processing AgreementsIndemnities And Limitations Of LiabilityConfidentiality And Privacy ObligationsAI ContractingInternational TransactionsVendor And Procurement ContractsService Level Agreements
Soft Skills
Commercial JudgmentIndependent WorkPrioritizationCollaborationClear Communication
Tools & Technologies
MS SuiteLinkSquaresIvoJiraClaudeOpenAI
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Admission To Practice Law
Industry Keywords
B2B SaaSEnterprise SoftwareData UsageInformation SecurityContract ProcessesNegotiation PlaybooksCross-Border Commercial NegotiationsAI-Enabled ProductsTechnology PartnershipsProfessional Services Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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, reseller and distribution agreements
- Advise on indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, intellectual property rights, data usage, confidentiality, privacy, information security obligations, payment terms and termination rights
- Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, Procurement, Privacy and Security to structure practical solutions and support timely deal closure
- Independently manage concurrent negotiations
- Assess and escalate material legal and commercial risks
- Provide clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders
- Support contracting for AI-enabled products and services, including data use, model training, output rights and risk allocation
- Collaborate on international transactions and jurisdiction-specific contracting requirements
- Develop and improve standard agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions and contract processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree
- Active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
- Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial and technology transactional legal experience
- Substantial hands-on negotiation of B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements
- Strong commercial judgment, contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy and information security matters
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing deadlines
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams
- Preferred: experience with AI or generative AI contracting
- Preferred: experience with global or cross-border commercial negotiations
- Proficiency or experience with MS Suite, LinkSquares, Ivo, Jira, Claude and OpenAI
- Must be able to show proof of legal eligibility to work in the country applied to without sponsorship
- Successful candidates are subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
- New Hire Equipment Allowance
- Monthly Flex Allowance
- Career growth and internal mobility opportunities
- Employee-driven DE&I programs
- Accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process
- Interview recording opt-out without impact on candidacy