• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active status in a state bar
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 3 years in-house practicing commercial contract law and supporting the sales function, with a strong preference for candidates with SaaS or technology industry experience
• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; a strategic thinker with a growth mindset
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to lead and manage contract professionals, create systems and processes relating to contract management, and work collaboratively in a hybrid team environment

Desirable

• We are looking for a Senior Manager, Commercial Counsel to drive our company forward, and help us lead the clean energy revolution!
• Lead the Commercial Contracting Function: Support commercial sales and partnership contracts and lead the charge in creating the process for how we negotiate commercial agreements
• Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including software licensing agreements, service agreements, SaaS subscription contracts, reseller agreements, and vendor contracts
• Risk Assessment: Analyze and interpret commercial agreements; assess and mitigate legal and business risks associated with commercial transactions
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in all contractual matters; possess a strong understanding of data privacy regulations, including CCPA and GDPR, and the ability to translate that understanding into redlines and articulate it in negotiations related to DPAs and commercial contracts
• Contract Management: Develop and maintain an efficient contract management process, and work within Ironclad to manage contract review and approval processes. Maintain and improve existing contract templates; develop and refine playbooks
• Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities to centralize knowledge and create scalable processes to increase visibility and expedite communication, alignment, and execution of the legal function
• Legal Advice: Provide legal advice and guidance to internal teams, including Sales, Account Management, Professional Services and Partnerships, on contractual and legal matters
• Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving contract disputes and conflicts, including negotiation, mediation, and, if necessary, litigation support
• Management and Training: Manage and oversee legal professionals who support the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts; conduct training sessions for legal department and business on contract-related legal matters and best practices
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations, industry trends, and best practices, and recommend improvements to contract-related processes