Commercial Counsel

The role

You will draft, negotiate and close enterprise client agreements and vendor, partner and data-provider agreements. You will advise Sales and other business teams on contract risk and work with Finance, Customer Success, Privacy and Information Security.

What you will do

• Draft, revise, negotiate and close enterprise client agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, order forms, data processing agreements, security exhibits, support services, statements of wor
• Draft, revise and negotiate vendor, partner and data-provider agreements
• Advise Sales and business stakeholders on contract risk, escalation issues and paths to close
• Ensure agreements conform to Company policies and applicable law
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Customer Success, Privacy and Information Security
• Help maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, clause guidance and contracting workflows, including AI-enabled legal tools
• Support internal legal training and other legal projects as assigned

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction
• 2-4 years of relevant commercial-contracting experience, preferably with a B2B SaaS or similar technology business
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate SaaS agreements and manage multiple time-sensitive matters independently
• Sound commercial judgment and a practical approach to protecting the Company from unnecessary risk
• Self-starter who can prioritize and take ownership with appropriate supervision
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through and responsiveness
• Demonstrated project-management skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to build trust with internal stakeholders and counterparties
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including explaining legal issues clearly to business stakeholders

Nice to have

• Experience negotiating or supporting contract issues involving data security, privacy and AI-enabled functionality
• Combination of in-house and Big Law experience
• Experience supporting product counsel or AI governance initiatives
• Proficiency using CLM and AI-enabled legal tools
• CIPP/US, CIPP/E or comparable privacy certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• 401k
• Stock options
• HSA contribution
• Learning stipend
• Flexible PTO policy
• Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Home office stipend
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Home internet reimbursement for remote employees

Before you apply

• Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected factors
• Applicants who do not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply
• Accommodations are available during the application, interview and job tasks; contact recruitment@ontic.co or (512) 572-7400

About the company

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk and respond faster. Its Connected Intelligence Platform is used by Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies.