Counsel (Remote – USA) (1010-SLS)

Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting and negotiating various vendor and procurement agreements including technology agreements, software licenses, SaaS and other business tooling agreements, enterprise system and platforms, marketing and event agreements, facilities-related agreements, professional services agreements, and AI tools.   
• Working closely with internal teams on vendor governance and policies, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Negotiating privacy, information security, regulatory, insurance, and data protection aspects of procurement agreements, and working closely with other legal and non-legal functional teams on such issues. 
• Advising on contract disputes and other issues arising from vendor agreements.
• Developing and refining procurement processes, standard terms, templates, and playbooks to support a high-volume contracting environment.
• Providing legal and strategic business advice and ensuring agreements are consistent with internal corporate policies and processes.  

The Ideal Candidate

• JD with at least one state bar membership and eligible to practice in your state of residence.
• Have at least five (5) years of experience with drafting and negotiating commercial transactions. Experience supporting procurement agreements is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and self-starter, with a growth mindset.
• Flexibility in working hours in a global enterprise.
• Detail-oriented, ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, strong project management and organizational skills, work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong personal communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Excellent judgment, strong business orientation and ability to translate legal risk into practical commercial advice within the context of business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and management skills; ability to build trust and strong relationships with the company’s procurement team and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting high growth infrastructure SaaS company.
• Track record of performing with a sense of urgency and excelling in a fast-paced environment.