Associate General Counsel

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. Own the commercial contracts function end-to-end as the first Associate General Counsel .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, with a strong focus on SaaS/AI agreements and data privacy compliance. Proven ability to manage legal operations and provide strategic legal advice across various business functions.

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Commercial Contract DraftingNegotiation of SaaS/AI AgreementsData Privacy Compliance FrameworksIn-House Legal ExperienceJD from Accredited Law School

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementEnterprise SaaS AgreementsData Processing Agreements (DPA)Legal Risk AssessmentVendor Agreement ManagementNegotiation Playbook DevelopmentCloud Infrastructure AgreementsAPI/Platform ContractsEquity Compensation DocumentationM&A Documentation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent JudgmentPrioritization of Competing Demands

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Am Law 100 Law FirmHigh-Growth Tech CompanyData Governance StrategyFederal Data Privacy FrameworksState Data Privacy FrameworksInternational Data Privacy Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the commercial contracts function end-to-end as the first Associate General Counsel
Draft, negotiate, and close enterprise SaaS/AI agreements, including DPAs and related addenda and schedules
Build and maintain contract templates and a negotiation playbook
Triage inbound redlines and establish contract review SLAs
Own day-to-day privacy compliance and data governance strategy
Manage vendor and partner agreements, including software licenses and professional services contracts
Serve as embedded legal partner for Sales & Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Finance
Identify legal risks early in product development and advise on mitigation
Build and refine legal operations infrastructure, including contract management tooling and intake processes
Identify when to use outside counsel and manage those relationships
Advise business verticals on legal risk and business opportunities
Partner with the General Counsel across commercial, corporate, employment, compliance, and strategic legal matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school
Active state bar membership in good standing
4-8 years of experience
At least 2-3 years at an Am Law 100 law firm in the transactional/commercial practice area
Deep expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make judgment calls without hand-holding
Clear, direct communication in plain language
In-house experience at a high-growth tech company (Series A-C) preferred
Familiarity with SaaS/AI business models, cloud infrastructure agreements, and API/platform contracts preferred
Experience with federal, state and international data privacy frameworks and standard DPA negotiations preferred
Experience building in-house data privacy compliance frameworks preferred
Exposure to equity compensation, venture financing documentation, or M&A preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first, flexible, and distributed across North and South America
Opportunities for meaningful impact on the trajectory of a rapidly growing company
Investment in hiring, development, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do the best work of their careers
Collaboration with ambitious, thoughtful teammates
Ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement culture