Legal Director - Remote Opportunity at Jobgether

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial agreements, SaaS agreements, Government contracts, Software licensing, Regulatory compliance, Legal risk management, Contract negotiation, Strategic legal guidance, Public sector contracting, Legal process optimization, Cross-functional collaboration, RFP management, Professional services agreements, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Director - REMOTE. This role is vital in supporting sales and services teams, ensuring that legal advice is seamlessly integrated into commercial transactions. As a key legal advisor, you will negotiate complex SaaS agreements, particularly tailored for government contracts. Thriving in a dynamic, collaborative environment, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize legal processes that drive business growth while managing legal risks effectively. Your expertise will directly influence the company's success as it scales. \n Accountabilities Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, and professional services. Partner with Sales and Services teams to efficiently drive deals to closure while ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide strategic legal guidance on RFPs and government procurement processes. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement scalable legal processes and templates. Support cross-functional initiatives related to compliance, risk management and sales operations. Stay updated on laws and regulations impacting SaaS and public sector contracting. Develop expertise in an additional area of law to support broader initiatives. Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school. Active state bar membership, with eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel if not CA-barred. 6+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology or SaaS company. Experience in negotiating commercial contracts with government entities. Strong understanding of SaaS business models and software licensing. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset. Benefits Competitive annual base salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000. Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans. 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Flexible spending account and health savings account with contributions. Life, accident, and disability coverage. Business travel insurance and employee assistance programs. Opportunities for professional development and growth. \n Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

The Legal Director will draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and SaaS agreements while providing strategic legal guidance for government procurement processes. They will partner with sales and services teams to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize legal processes to support business growth.