Commercial Legal Counsel - Tech & Software Escrow

Escode; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Escode is seeking a Legal Counsel to support North American and international commercial activities. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, develop templates, and deliver pragmatic legal advice to sales and operational teams.

This role offers training and growth in a fast-paced tech escrow environment. The successful candidate will be a qualified attorney (GA Bar) with strong communication skills, experience in IT/cybersecurity matters, and the ability to work across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney and active member of the Georgia State Bar.
• Experience in a legal environment (in-house or private practice).
• Ability to clearly communicate legal advice to non-legal audiences.
• Experience advising in commercial or technology contexts.
• Familiarity with IT/software or cybersecurity industries.
• Awareness of escrow or business continuity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Developing and maintaining legal templates for services and sales channels.
• Delivering legal training to sales and operations teams.
• Providing actionable legal advice on commercial, IP, and dispute matters.
• Collaborating with compliance, corporate legal, and company secretarial teams.
• Researching topics relevant to software escrow industry.
• Managing day-to-day legal queries and supporting team objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal environment

Georgia Bar

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Fast-paced learning

MS Office

Commercial/tech advice

IT/Cybersecurity

Escrow knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission Georgia

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Escode is seeking a Legal Counsel to support North American and international commercial activities. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, develop templates, and deliver pragmatic legal advice to sales and operational teams.

This role offers training and growth in a fast-paced tech escrow environment. The successful candidate will be a qualified attorney (GA Bar) with strong communication skills, experience in IT/cybersecurity matters, and the ability to work across diverse teams.