Senior Legal Counsel

The role

The Senior Counsel will support commercial, product, compliance, privacy, and corporate legal needs. This person will draft and negotiate agreements and advise the business on legal, privacy, and AI-related matters.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including customer, vendor, partner, licensing, and SaaS agreements.
• Collaborate with business teams to standardize contract forms, templates, and playbooks.
• Assist with the management and implementation of compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Advise commercial and product teams on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Advise the business on privacy and data security law.
• Advise on legal and risk issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence.
• Identify, evaluate, and champion AI and legal technology tools.
• Support general corporate matters including corporate governance and intellectual property.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and Elite.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 5-7 years of relevant experience practicing law, in-house and at a law firm
• Strong background in commercial contract drafting and negotiating, compliance and privacy
• At least 3-4 years in-house experience within the SaaS or technology industry
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound judgment and a practical, business-minded approach to managing legal risk
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business priorities
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work

Nice to have

• Prior experience at a law firm
• AI curious: a genuine interest in artificial intelligence and a demonstrated willingness to experiment with generative AI tools
• Technology savvy: comfortable learning and adopting new technology and legal tech platforms quickly

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Global Parental Leave
• Calm, free premium subscription
• Employee Discount Program

Before you apply

• Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position
• Unable to hire employees located in Quebec or Ontario Provinces, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma
• Not accepting applications submitted through recruiting agencies

About the company

Elite is the automation platform for law firm operations. It delivers a cloud-native SaaS platform that unifies financial, invoice, time, and data management.