Senior Counsel (Remote – USA) (1009-SLS)
The Senior Counsel position at Solutus Legal Search involves supporting a mission-driven, rapidly growing cloud company by drafting and negotiating various vendor and procurement agreements, including technology agreements, software licenses, SaaS, and other business tooling agreements. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is integral to the company's legal team, focusing on global operations and procurement functions. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
Key responsibilities include working closely with internal teams on vendor governance and policies, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Senior Counsel will also negotiate privacy, information security, regulatory, insurance, and data protection aspects of procurement agreements, and collaborate with other legal and non-legal functional teams on these issues. Additionally, the role involves advising on contract disputes and other issues arising from vendor agreements, developing and refining procurement processes, standard terms, templates, and playbooks to support a high-volume contracting environment, and providing legal and strategic business advice to ensure agreements align with internal corporate policies and processes.
The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) with at least one state bar membership and be eligible to practice in their state of residence. A minimum of seven years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial transactions is required, with a preference for experience supporting procurement agreements. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, self-starter attitude, and a growth mindset. Flexibility in working hours within a global enterprise is essential, along with attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, strong project management and organizational skills, and the capacity to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, a strong business orientation, and the ability to translate legal risk into practical commercial advice are crucial. Strong interpersonal, communication, and management skills are necessary to build trust and strong relationships with the company's procurement team and cross-functional stakeholders. Experience supporting a high-growth infrastructure SaaS company and a track record of performing with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment are advantageous.
Compensation for this role includes an annual base salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000, an equity grant, and a generous benefits package. The total compensation package will vary based on the candidate's level of seniority, years of directly relevant experience, and geographic location.
Joining this company offers the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven, fast-growing cloud organization, contributing to its global operations and procurement functions. The role provides a chance to work closely with internal teams on various legal aspects, including vendor governance, risk mitigation, and compliance, while developing and refining procurement processes to support a high-volume contracting environment.