In-House
Bellevue, WA
Corporate - General Attorney / Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney in Bellevue, WA
Attorney
8-10 yrs required
No
Senior Corporate Counsel
Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Corporate Counsel will be a key member of the legal team at the company, providing strategic legal support across complex commercial transactions, corporate governance, and operational initiatives. The responsibilities include:
Corporate:
- Lead corporate governance legal support for the company and its global subsidiary legal entities.
- Prepare and manage documentation to support Board of Directors actions.
- Lead real estate negotiations to support the company’s global location strategy.
- Oversee corporate subsidiaries through formations, dissolutions, and jurisdictional filings.
- Support the General Counsel in M&A and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and integration.
- Respond to internal and external KYC, UBO, and similar requests, including for annual financial and security audits.
- Advise on the company’s equity plan, including compliance with securities laws and regulations.
- Provide guidance on international taxation issues and collaborate with finance and accounting teams on cross-border matters.
Commercial & Technology Transactions:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial and SaaS agreements (MSAs, subscription terms, PSAs, partner/channel agreements, DPAs, SoWs, NDAs, etc.).
- Advise global sales, customer success, and product teams on legal risks, balancing compliance with business objectives.
- Structure innovative deal strategies to accelerate sales cycles while mitigating risk.
- Respond to internal legal inquiries and translate complex legal concepts into actionable guidance.
Legal Operations:
- Drive legal department efficiency through legal tech adoption (., CLM platforms) and process optimization.
- Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to scale legal support globally.
- Define and track legal KPIs and implement reporting tools to demonstrate legal’s business impact.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve legal service delivery and collaboration.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates should possess a JD from an accredited law school and maintain active bar membership in good standing. The role requires 8-10 years of legal experience, with significant expertise in technology transactions and corporate governance. Additional qualifications include:
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial transactions, including agreements with large enterprises involving data protection, security, and intellectual property.
- Solid understanding of SaaS business models, global commercial negotiation practices, and revenue recognition standards.
- Strong expertise in corporate governance and subsidiary management.
- Passion for legal operations and experience implementing legal technology solutions.
- Experience leading legal operations initiatives and implementing legal tech tools (CLM, dashboards, etc.).
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work on tight timelines while handling multiple projects.
- Ability to provide practical legal advice to business personnel at all levels.
- Exceptional negotiation, client-counseling, and interpersonal skills.
- High personal standards of excellence and ethics, with the ability to act with discretion and strict confidentiality.
- Business-minded approach with a willingness to partner with the business in achieving objectives.
Salary Information:
Target compensation range for this role in the US is $180,000 – $220,000 USD annually. On target compensation refers to the base salary and applicable variable target for this role. The range is an estimate; base pay will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate’s skills and experience aligned with the needs of the role. Base pay may vary based on several factors including geographic location, role-specific qualifications, and seniority. The company also offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, twelve paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, and more.
The company participates in E-Verify for work authorization and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.
Jun 24, 2025
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