Legal Counsel, Commercial

J.D. (or equivalent) and active U.S. bar membership in good standing. 5+ years of post-qualification experience. Demonstrated experience across the software procurement lifecycle (SaaS and on-prem), ideally from a vendor perspective. Proven experience negotiating complex technology and professional services contracts with commercial customers, as well as key channel, reseller, and strategic partner agreements. Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Comfortable creating structure, improving processes, and operating independently.

Lead and negotiate commercial transactions across the full deal lifecycle. Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements including SaaS, MSAs, and professional services agreements. Support direct and indirect sales models for public and private sector opportunities. Provide legal advice on data protection, privacy, IP, and commercial contracting. Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders. Design practical, business-aligned solutions for complex problems. Contribute to the build-out of the in-house Legal function.