Senior Counsel - Growing, Global Technology Company
A growing global technology company is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team in Tampa. This attorney will serve as a key legal partner to the business, supporting commercial operations across the U.S. while working closely with an established international legal team.
The role offers substantial exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders and will play an important part in supporting the company's continued growth. This individual will be the first attorney supporting the U.S. business locally and will have the opportunity to help develop processes, partner directly with commercial teams, and provide practical legal guidance across a broad range of matters. The position is based in Tampa and requires five days per week onsite.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements
- Support customer contracts, SaaS and software licensing agreements, reseller and channel partner agreements, procurement agreements, NDAs, and other technology-related transactions
- Partner closely with sales, revenue, and business teams to support commercial objectives and strategic initiatives
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract strategy, legal risk, and negotiation matters
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple functions and international jurisdictions
- Assist with the development and implementation of legal policies, processes, and best practices
- Support a variety of day-to-day commercial and operational legal matters
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission
- 5+ years of legal experience with significant experience drafting and negotiating complex, commercial contracting
- Experience supporting software, SaaS, technology, cybersecurity, or other technology-driven businesses preferred
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
- Experience working directly with sales teams, executives, and other cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
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