AI-Driven Associate Counsel (SaaS & Privacy)

Smarty, LLC.; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Training & development

Chiropractic services

Team retreats

Job summary

Smarty is building a legal function in Orem, UT and seeks an Associate Counsel to own contracts, risk, and compliance from day one. You will partner with In-House Counsel on reviews, redlines, and vendor agreements, while leveraging AI to streamline workflows.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, are admitted or pending bar in at least one state, and bring 0–5 years of experience with a tech or SaaS focus. This is an onsite role with competitive compensation and broad benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active or in-process bar admission in at least one U.S. state.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in law firm, in-house, or clerkship.
• Interest in technology law, SaaS, or software industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication; translate legal complexity clearly.
• Comfort discussing APIs, cloud infrastructure, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-assisted legal research, contract review, and drafting as part of daily work.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tasks with CLM or legal workflow tools.
• Stay current on legal tech trends and share practical insights.
• Review and redline standard agreements (SaaS, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, vendor contracts).
• Manage redline cycles and escalate non-standard terms to In-House Counsel.
• Support Sales to maintain smooth deal cycles and keep templates updated.

Skills

Legal research with AI tools

Contract drafting

Contract review

Communication skills

Tech literacy (APIs, cloud)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

CLM systems

Job description

Smarty is building a legal function in Orem, UT and seeks an Associate Counsel to own contracts, risk, and compliance from day one. You will partner with In-House Counsel on reviews, redlines, and vendor agreements, while leveraging AI to streamline workflows.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, are admitted or pending bar in at least one state, and bring 0–5 years of experience with a tech or SaaS focus. This is an onsite role with competitive compensation and broad benefits.