Corporate Counsel - In-House Publicly Traded Tech Company

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

Latitude is seeking an experienced in-house corporate counsel to join a public technology company. You will lead commercial contracting across technology and services, draft and negotiate agreements, and advise on business and legal issues while shaping internal policies.

The role blends M&A work with general corporate matters in a fast-growing, dynamic environment. This part-time, 20-30 hour per week position in Austin, TX offers a base salary of $180,000–$185,000 with bonus eligibility and

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership.
• 5+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house with a transactional focus.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology and services agreements.
• A practical, business-minded approach—problem solver, not just a gatekeeper.
• Some exposure to M&A or due diligence is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, interpreting, revising, and negotiating technology and services agreements across business functions.
• Advise on business and legal issues and help develop internal policies and procedures.
• Support due diligence and transaction-related matters in M&A.
• Handle general corporate matters and day-to-day needs of a dynamic organization.

Skills

Commercial contracts

M&A exposure

Transactional mindset

Job description

Our client is a publicly traded technology and software company thriving with new business and in need of an experienced commercial attorney to support a busy and lean legal team.

What You'll Do

You will be a true generalist with broad ownership across the legal function. The majority of your time will be spent on commercial contracts - drafting, reviewing, interpreting, revising, and negotiating a wide range of technology and services agreements across business functions. You will advise on business and legal issues as they arise, help develop and refine internal policies and procedures, and apply the company's unique risk tolerances to deliver consistent, well-calibrated legal guidance.

A meaningful portion of your work will touch M&A - supporting due diligence and transaction-related matters as the company continues to grow. Deep M&A experience isn't required, but familiarity with the process is a plus. The remaining time will be spent on general corporate matters - compliance questions, cross-functional projects, and the day-to-day legal needs of a dynamic, evolving organization. No two days look the same.

Basic Requirements For The In-House Corporate Counsel

• J.D. and active bar membership
• 5+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department with a transactional focus
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology and services agreements
• A practical, business-minded approach - you're a problem solver, not just a gatekeeper
• Some exposure to M&A or due diligence is a plus, but not required

Position Details Of The In-House Corporate Counsel

• Type of Role: In-House Counsel
• Schedule: Part-Time (20-30 Hours per week)
• Location: Austin, TX - hybrid, in office 2-3 days a week

Compensation

The base salary range is $180,000-$185,000, with bonus eligibility and full benefits. This is a company in growth mode, and the people who join now will be well-positioned for advancement, increased responsibility, and long-term upside as the legal team and the business scale together.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company.

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