Legal Director

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. Active membership in a state bar, eligible for California Registered In-House Counsel if not CA-barred. 6+ years of legal experience. 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. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (SaaS, software licensing, professional services, maintenance). Partner with Sales and Services teams to drive deals to closure. Provide strategic legal guidance on RFPs, government procurement, and contract structures. Develop and implement scalable legal processes and templates. Support cross-functional initiatives (compliance, sales operations, risk management). Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends. Develop secondary area of legal expertise (e.g., privacy, compliance, employment).