Commercial Counsel - SaaS & Technology Transactions

The role

You will negotiate complex SaaS and technology deals and manage commercial contracts. You will work with Sales, Product, Finance, Privacy, and Security teams to provide legal guidance and support deal closure.

What you will do

• Negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including NDAs, data processing agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, technology partnerships, reseller and distribution agreements.
• Advise on indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, intellectual property rights, data usage, confidentiality, privacy and information security obligations, payment terms and termination righ
• Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, Procurement, Privacy and Security to structure practical solutions and support timely deal closure.
• Independently manage concurrent negotiations, assess and escalate material legal and commercial risks, and provide clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support contracting for AI-enabled products and services, including issues relating to data use, model training, output rights and allocation of risk.
• Collaborate on international transactions and jurisdiction-specific contracting requirements, when needed.
• Develop and improve standard agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions and contract processes.
• Handle software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements and professional services agreements.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree
• Active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
• Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial and technology transactional legal experience
• Substantial hands-on negotiation of B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements
• Strong commercial judgment, contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy and information security matters
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams

Nice to have

• experience with AI or generative AI contracting
• global or cross-border commercial negotiations

Benefits

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Eligibility for two different bonus plans
• Generous time off
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
• New Hire Equipment Allowance
• Monthly Flex Allowance
• Endless opportunity for career growth and internal mobility

Before you apply

• Subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check
• Must be able to show proof of legal eligibility to work in the country they have applied to without sponsorship

About the company

Absorb Software is the leading global AI-driven learning platform provider. The company helps organizations unlock the full potential of their workforce through its Strategic Learning Systems approach.