Corporate Counsel

Element451

. Draft, review, and negotiate customer MSAs, order forms, DPAs, and amendments, including redlines with public and private higher-ed institutions and their counsel .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating customer contracts, including MSAs and DPAs, while ensuring compliance with FERPA, GDPR, and state privacy laws. Possesses strong communication skills to translate legal complexities into accessible guidance for stakeholders.

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J.D. LicenseCommercial Law ExperienceNegotiation of MSAs and DPAsKnowledge of FERPA and GDPRIn-House Experience in B2B SaaS

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentCompliance ManagementData Privacy LawDigital Accessibility StandardsInsurance ReviewM&A StructuringPublic Records ManagementDispute Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Law License

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEdTechB2B SaaSCyber InsurancePE-Backed Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate customer MSAs, order forms, DPAs, and amendments, including redlines with public and private higher-ed institutions and their counsel
Manage concurrent negotiations, prioritizing by deal size, urgency, and risk
Review and negotiate terms with resellers, integration partners, and data and technology vendors
Build and maintain standard templates, fallback positions, and an approval playbook
Flag and resolve terms in state and public-institution paper, including systemwide or state-mandated terms
Support FERPA, state student-data-privacy law, and GDPR compliance in customer contracts and internal data handling
Advise on digital accessibility obligations, including ADA Title II, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, WCAG 2.1 AA, and state-specific standards
Track subprocessor agreements and ensure DPAs are executed and current
Monitor and advise on emerging state AI regulations relevant to the product
Own the review of cyber and other insurance renewal applications with Finance and the CTO
Help size and document risk exposure on large or unusual deals for leadership sign-off
Manage potential customer disputes and escalate to outside litigation counsel when needed
Own responses to public-records and FOIA requests from state-institution customers
Advise on employment matters alongside People Operations
Own the Proprietary Information and Invention Agreement program
Support board resolutions, corporate-secretary filings, and Economic Disclosure Statements
Coordinate with outside counsel on structuring, M&A, and financing
Report to the CFO within Finance & Strategy and work closely with the Chief of Staff, IT, People Operations, Sales, and Accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
5 to 10 years of commercial or contracts law experience
Ideally, in-house experience at a B2B SaaS company or law firm commercial practice serving SaaS clients
Demonstrated experience negotiating MSAs, DPAs, and enterprise SaaS agreements, including with public-sector or higher-ed customers
Working knowledge of FERPA, state privacy laws, and GDPR
Comfort operating as a generalist and prioritizing a high volume of concurrent matters with limited legal-team support
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn legal risk into plain-language guidance for non-lawyers
Experience in higher-ed technology, EdTech, or another regulated SaaS vertical is a nice to have
Familiarity with insurance and cyber-coverage review and renewal processes is a nice to have
Exposure to PE-backed company governance and reporting is a nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home office allowance
20 days PTO
10 company holidays
4% 401(k) match
Competitive medical coverage
Competitive dental coverage
Competitive vision coverage
Remote-first work arrangement