Senior Counsel - Commercial (SaaS contracts)

📋 Description

• Strategic legal advisor on complex commercial negotiations for technology contracts, including SaaS
• Lead negotiation discussions with clients, align contracting practices, and support cloud-first
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (HIPAA) and provide guidance on regulatory implications
• Collaborate cross-functionally, set stakeholder expectations, and drive standardization of contract
• Communicate deal status to executives and internal teams; adapt negotiation strategy as needed.
• Escalate complex deal issues and coordinate with procurement and security teams as required.

🎯 Requirements

• JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
• 7+ years legal experience in law firm or in-house with substantial SaaS/software licensing work
• Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, IP law; experience drafting subscription agreements
• Understanding of IT security controls and frameworks
• Analytical, organized, and capable of cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for advising executives

🎁 Benefits

• Remote role with headquarters in Raleigh/ Montreal, U.S. base eligible
• Competitive base salary plus total compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, PTO benefits
• Career growth and exposure to healthcare technology contracts