Legal Counsel - NY

Eon

$160K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree and active membership in New York State Bar
  • 8+ years of legal experience with a focus on commercial transactions
  • Experience at a leading law firm or in-house at SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, or tech companies
  • Strong negotiating skills with enterprise-scale contracts
  • Ability to manage legal risk while supporting business growth
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor for U.S. commercial operations
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements
  • Collaborate with Sales and Revenue leaders on strategic transactions
  • Advise on legal and commercial risks with practical solutions
  • Support strategic partnerships and go-to-market initiatives
  • Enhance contract templates and negotiation processes
  • Work cross-functionally with Finance, Security, Product, and Compliance teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented attorney with 8+ years of experience to support Eon's commercial growth and expanding U.S. operations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Partnerships, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership teams, helping drive complex commercial transactions while balancing legal risk and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and solutions-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and enjoys partnering closely with business leaders to accelerate growth and close strategic deals.
What You'll Do
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor supporting Eon's U.S. commercial operations.
  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including enterprise customer, partner, reseller, vendor, and SaaS agreements.
  • Partner closely with Sales and Revenue leadership to structure, negotiate, and close strategic enterprise transactions.
  • Advise business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks, providing practical, business-focused guidance.
  • Support strategic partnerships, channel programs, and go-to-market initiatives.
  • Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Security, Product, and Compliance teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.
What You'll Bring
  • J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
  • 8+ years of legal experience, including significant commercial contracting and transaction experience.
  • Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, or technology company.
  • Strong expertise negotiating enterprise SaaS, technology, and strategic commercial agreements.
  • Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and support revenue-generating initiatives.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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