Associate Corporate Counsel

The Voleon Group

. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, master services agreements, statements of work, SaaS and software agreements, and data-related agreements .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, and SaaS agreements, while providing practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced environment.

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J.D. From An Accredited U.S. Law SchoolActive Membership In A U.S. State Bar2–4 Years Of Relevant Legal ExperienceSignificant Experience Drafting And Negotiating Commercial AgreementsStrong Contract Drafting And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating NDAsNegotiating MSAsNegotiating SOWsEvaluating Legal RiskDeveloping Contract TemplatesCreating Negotiation PlaybooksManaging Commercial NegotiationsIntellectual PropertyEntity Governance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written Communication SkillsExcellent Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsSound JudgmentAttention To Detail

Industry Keywords

Commercial TransactionsTechnology TransactionsCorporate MattersReal EstateEntity StructuringLegal OperationsContracting ProcessesStakeholder CollaborationBusiness RisksCorporate Counsel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, master services agreements, statements of work, SaaS and software agreements, and data-related agreements
Serve as a legal partner to stakeholders across Voleon and its affiliates
Provide practical guidance on commercial matters, business risks, and negotiations
Manage commercial negotiations from initial review through execution
Work directly with counterparties and their counsel
Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation guidance, playbooks, and other contracting resources
Support general corporate matters, including entity governance, corporate records, entity structuring, intellectual property, trademarks, and real estate
Collaborate with the Legal team and cross-functional stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and business matters
Identify opportunities to strengthen legal operations and take on additional responsibilities as the business evolves
Report to the Corporate Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
2–4 years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a leading law firm
Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, SaaS or technology agreements, data-related agreements, and NDAs
Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements from both the customer and vendor perspectives
Strong contract drafting, issue-spotting, and negotiation skills
Ability to evaluate legal risk in the context of business objectives and provide practical, commercially oriented advice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with lawyers and non-legal stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to take ownership while knowing when to escalate or seek input
Preferred: experience in technology transactions, commercial transactions, or similar corporate practice at a leading law firm
Preferred: in-house commercial counsel experience
Preferred: experience developing contract templates, negotiation playbooks, or improving contracting processes
Preferred: exposure to general corporate matters, including entity governance, intellectual property, trademarks, real estate, or entity structuring
Preferred: interest in expanding expertise across corporate and commercial legal matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation and benefits packages
Technology talks by experts
Beautiful modern office
Daily catered lunches
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
20 days of paid time off
9 sick days
401(k) plan with a company match
Potential $7,500 referral bonus through the “Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program