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Legal Director, Commercial

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1-10H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$225K - $245K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Legal Director, Commercial

Solutus Legal Search

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and maintenance agreements. • Partner with Sales and Services teams to drive deals to closure efficiently while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. • Provide strategic legal guidance on RFPs, government procurement processes, and contract structures. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement 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, regulations, and industry trends affecting SaaS and public sector contracting. • Opportunity to expand practice to support broader legal team initiatives, including privacy, employment, and/or compliance.

Job Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package

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