Commercial Counsel - Global Software Company

We have partnered with a leading cloud software company renowned for enabling organizations to deliver seamless, consistent, and personalized digital-first experiences to both customers and employees. This publicly traded client is at the forefront of technological innovation, integrating cutting-edge solutions like generative AI into their products, and is trusted by some of the world's largest companies.

We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to join their Legal Team in Hoboken, NJ. You will play a lead role in the drafting and negotiation of SaaS transactions between the company and its customers and business partners. You will also collaborate with other teams on a variety of data privacy issues and security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, order forms, and amendments
• Advise on data privacy and security matters, including compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws and regulations
• Work closely with sales, product, engineering, finance, and other teams to provide legal support and guidance
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and ensure alignment with company policies and best practices

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with admission to state bar
• 3 years of experience specifically working on negotiation of outbound SaaS transactions
• 5-8 years of legal experience, mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Experience in the private sector or with government contracts is a plus

**This is a hybrid opportunity, 2 days in office