Overview: SymphonyAI is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel (5-8 years) to join our Legal team. This role manages a broad range of commercial legal matters supporting our B2B operations across the Americas, with exposure to EMEA and APAC markets. The ideal candidate brings a blend of law firm experience and in-house acumen to negotiate complex technology contracts, advise cross-functional teams, and deliver pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance that enables growth while protecting the company's interests.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Contract negotiation and management
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, perpetual software licenses, reseller/distribution agreements, NDAs, professional services agreements, and SOWs.
- Lead negotiations with counterparty counsel, balancing risk and commercial objectives.
- Manage the contract lifecycle from initial negotiation through execution and post-close administration.
- Commercial law support
- Advise Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations on contract terms, legal implications, and risk mitigation.
- Translate business needs into workable legal solutions and manage internal stakeholder expectations and timelines.
- Provide guidance on negotiation strategies and commercial risk to non-legal colleagues.
- Intellectual property in contracts
- Review and negotiate IP ownership, licensing, and indemnification clauses.
- Advise on IP implications of SaaS arrangements, data usage, and third-party technology integrations.
- Identify and mitigate IP exposure in customer and vendor agreements.
- Privacy, data protection, and compliance
- Advise on privacy and data protection obligations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant standards) within commercial contracts.
- Ensure agreements include appropriate data handling, security, and breach notification terms.
- Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulatory considerations impacting B2B SaaS operations.
- Cross-regional support
- Support contracts and matters across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
- Navigate multi-jurisdictional considerations in customer and vendor agreements.
- Collaborate with global teams and manage external counsel in non-U.S. markets as needed.
- Contribute to legal risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state.
- Experience: 5-8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience.
- Technology contracts: Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, including SaaS and perpetual licenses.
- Commercial acumen: Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes; experience advising non-legal stakeholders.
- Contract negotiation: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve complex commercial issues pragmatically.
- In-house legal operations: Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage a diverse portfolio of matters.
- IP fundamentals: Working knowledge of IP concepts (patents, copyrights, trade secrets) as they arise in commercial contracts.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at distilling complex legal concepts for business audiences.
- Self-direction: Strong organizational and time-management skills; comfortable working with limited supervision.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Industry experience in retail, financial services, or banking.
- Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection/privacy laws relevant to B2B operations.
- Comfort using AI-assisted legal tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) for contract review, analysis, and legal research.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Deep familiarity with SaaS business models, cloud computing, and technology licensing.
- Experience developing negotiation strategies and managing high-stakes commercial discussions.
Hybrid/On-site Requirements:
- Remote role based in the U.S., with collaboration across time zones. Occasional flexible hours may be needed to support EMEA and APAC stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and additional company perks.
- Final compensation and benefits details will be shared during the interview process and may vary by location and experience.
