In-House Counsel

Job Title: In-House Counsel

Location: Hybrid - Greater Philadelphia Area

Salary: $140,000-$160,000

Skills

Commercial Agreements, SaaS, Employment Issues, Go-To-Market Sales Strategy, Risk Management, data privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, technology

About the Software Company / The Opportunity

Join a growing technology company that delivers innovative cloud-based software solutions to enterprise customers. Our client offers a collaborative, flexible work environment where you'll partner with cross-functional teams to support business growth, manage legal risk, and provide practical legal guidance.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying strong benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of a broad range of commercial contracts, including technology licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, statements of work, vendor and supplier agreements, confidentiality agreements, strategic alliance agreements, and customer contracts.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional teams, supporting Sales, Customer Success, and other business units throughout contract negotiations and post-execution matters.
• Provide practical guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting daily business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate corporate governance functions, including maintaining corporate records, supporting board and committee activities, and overseeing legal entity administration.
• Assist with privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and information governance programs, including responding to customer and third-party due diligence requests.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to advise on employment-related legal issues, workplace policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage pre-litigation matters, legal claims, and disputes while coordinating with outside counsel when specialized legal support is required.
• Design, implement, and refine legal workflows, contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and operational processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Stay informed of evolving laws and industry regulations impacting software, cloud technologies, digital platforms, and supply chain solutions, and communicate business implications to stakeholders.
• Deliver commercially focused legal counsel that balances risk management with the organization's strategic and operational objectives.

Must-Have Skills

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience, including law firm and/or in-house counsel exposure.
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology-related agreements.
• Solid knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and fundamental legal principles applicable to business operations.
• Capable of independently managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality work in a dynamic, high-growth technology environment.
• Sound commercial judgment with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to identifying and mitigating legal risk.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• In-house legal experience within a SaaS, technology, software, or digital supply chain business.
• Background in data privacy, information security, and compliance.
• Experience with software licensing, cloud services, or enterprise customer agreements.
• Global business experience.