Commercial Counsel

Aderant; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aderant is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support its growing commercial contracting needs. You will negotiate SaaS subscription agreements, licenses, order forms, amendments, professional services agreements, and related commercial documents, working directly with sales, finance, product, security, and professional services teams at leading law firms.

The role offers meaningful ownership of client transactions, collaboration with a cross-functional team, and growth within Aderant's Legal

Qualifications

• JD and bar admission required.
• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience with commercial agreements in software/tech roles.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate SaaS subscriptions, licenses, order forms, amendments, and services agreements.
• Manage multiple deals with prioritization and escalation as needed.
• Explain contracting positions and risk to internal stakeholders.
• Advise on partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Product, Security, and Services to resolve issues and structure terms.
• Build familiarity with data privacy and information security terms as they arise in deals.
• Improve contract templates and playbooks used by Legal.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Contract management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active US bar admission

Job description

Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.

At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward.

Our people are our strength.

Aderant is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support its growing commercial contracting needs. This role offers direct responsibility for commercial transactions at a growing software company. You will work with Aderant's Sales, Finance, Product, Security, and Professional Services teams, and negotiate directly with legal and business teams representing leading law firms. You will gain broad experience with how software products are developed, sold, implemented, and supported.

Aderant's product portfolio and client base have expanded substantially, including through several acquisitions. As the business has grown, so have the volume and complexity of the matters handled by the Legal Department. This position will have meaningful ownership of client transactions, with support from an experienced legal team and increasing responsibility as you grow into the role.

This position sits within Aderant's Legal Department and is based in Aderant's Atlanta headquarters, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate SaaS subscription agreements, software licenses, order forms, amendments, professional services agreements, and related commercial documents, working directly with legal and business teams at sophisticated law firms
• Manage multiple deals and matters at once, exercising judgment about priorities and when escalation is appropriate
• Apply Aderant's contracting standards and risk positions, and explain the reasoning behind them to clients and internal stakeholders
• Advise on partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial matters in addition to customer deals
• Work with Sales, Finance, Product, Security, and Services to identify legal and operational issues and structure workable business terms
• Build familiarity with data privacy, information security, and artificial intelligence terms as they come up in deal flow
• Help improve contract templates, playbooks, and other tools used by the Legal Department
• Collaborate with Aderant's contract managers and administrators to move deals efficiently from intake through signature
• Draw on the broader legal resources of Aderant's parent company, Roper Technologies, a member of the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500

Required

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills

The Ideal Candidate Would Also Have

• Experience drafting or negotiating commercial agreements, or a strong foundation in legal analysis, drafting, or client service more broadly
• Relevant background from a law firm, in-house legal department, government position, litigation practice, contract management or legal operations role, or a business function such as sales, consulting, finance, or operations
• No specific technology or SaaS background is required, though it\'s a plus
• Sound judgment and a practical approach to problem-solving

What Success Looks Like

A successful Commercial Counsel learns Aderant's products, contract positions, and business processes, builds trusted relationships with internal teams, and steadily assumes ownership of more complex transactions. Success requires understanding whether an agreement reflects how Aderant's products and operations actually work, not just whether the language is legally sound, and helping the business reach practical, supportable outcomes.