Twilio

Senior Counsel, Commercial

Twilio$145K — $182K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. with strong academic credentials and track record of success.
  • Member of local State Bar or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel.
  • 6+ years in commercial transactions with 4+ years in complex technology negotiations.
  • Experience supporting a large sales organization is essential.
  • Ability to draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts effectively.
  • Skilled in providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice and risk assessment.
  • Capable of simplifying complex legal concepts for non-lawyers.

Responsibilities

  • Own the review, negotiation, drafting, and management of legal agreements.
  • Advise internal clients on contract interpretation and negotiation.
  • Ensure compliance with legal policies and protect the company from risks.
  • Understand and address the perspectives of customers and internal clients.
  • Prioritize matters based on urgency and importance.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and generous time off.
  • Ample parental and wellness leave options.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Retirement savings program availability.
  • Potential for additional compensation and benefits including incentive programs.
Full Job Description
About the job

This position is needed to enable the growing commercial legal team to support the Go-to-Market Sales team at Twilio. You will partner with the enterprise sales team to manage the full life-cycle negotiation of complex enterprise sales deals.

Twilio's legal team prides itself on the trust it has built across the business through consistently providing practical and sound legal advice. Your unique skill set and experience are critical to help support our thriving and growing business and reinforce the trust and partnership we have cultivated with teams across the company.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll:
  • Take ownership of the review, negotiation, drafting and management of a wide range of legal agreements.
  • Advise Twilio's internal clients on contract interpretation and negotiation.
  • Champion Twilio's mission, ethics and integrity by ensuring Twilio's compliance policies are in practice and protect the company from risk, comply with all applicable local laws and regulations, and are in line with Twilio's values.
  • Seek to understand the context of the positions of Twilio's customers and the requests from Twilio's internal clients. Strive to solve problems and address issues from their perspectives.
  • Evaluate and prioritize which matters and issues are most worthy or in need of your attention at any given time.

Qualifications

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

*Required:
  • J.D. with strong academic credentials and demonstrated record of success as a lawyer
  • Member of local State Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel
  • 6+ years of commercial transactions experience with at least 4 years of negotiating complex technology transactions (e.g., SaaS)
  • Experience supporting a large sales organization
  • Ability to structure, draft and negotiate a high volume and broad range of commercial contracts, including Master Services Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc.
  • Proven ability to provide entrepreneurial, quick-thinking, pragmatic, business-oriented advice and recommendations that properly balances the legal risk and business reward
  • Must be able to take complex legal concepts and explain them in a way that allows a non-lawyer to understand the issue and the associated risk
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to advocate for a position while maintaining a collaborative and open-minded approach
  • Ability to triage a heavy workflow, setting appropriate expectations with internal clients and delivering results efficiently


Location

This role will be remote and based in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta, Canada.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location. Based on role, employees may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including but not limited to incentive programs, commissions, equity grants, health and wellness benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
  • CAD $145,840 - CAD $182,300
  • Target Bonus Percentage 15% (When Applicable)


The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

About Twilio

Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers to build, scale, and operate communications within software applications. The company's platform allows businesses to communicate with their customers via voice, video, messaging, and email. Twilio's products are used by a wide range of companies, from startups to large enterprises, across various industries including healthcare, financial services, and retail. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Twilio
Size
8,199 employees
Market Cap
$8.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$490.9 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+59.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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