Legal Director, Commercial (Remote) (974-SLS)
$225,000–$245,000 year
Remote
Job Summary
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS, software licensing, and professional services. Partner with Sales and Services teams to drive deals to closure while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic guidance on RFPs, government procurement processes, and contract structures. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop scalable legal processes and templates that support revenue growth. Support cross-functional initiatives involving legal input, including compliance, sales operations, and risk management. Stay current on relevant laws and industry trends affecting SaaS and public sector contracting. This role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and offers an opportunity to expand practice into privacy, employment, and compliance. The position is based remotely with a target base salary of $225,000 to $245,000 plus equity.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
- Active membership in at least one state bar, with eligibility to practice in your state of residence, including through registered in-house counsel status or another applicable authorization.
- 6+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology or SaaS company.
- Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts, particularly with government entities.
- Solid understanding of SaaS business models and software licensing.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with revenue recognition principles and their impact on contract terms, experience supporting enterprise software sales and professional services engagements, and exposure to privacy, compliance, and government relations are preferred qualifications.
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