Counsel

Litem; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Litem in Bellevue, WA is looking for a skilled technology contracts attorney to own the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, from SaaS to data and security terms. You will draft, negotiate, and close agreements with customers and vendors, build templates, and guide internal teams on risk and strategy.

Required: J.D. and 3–5 years of tech contracts experience; familiarity with AI-related issues a plus; strong drafting/negotiation and cross-functional collaboration essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing of the Washington state bar (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in Washington).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating technology and commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated command of technology transactions, including SaaS, software licensing, and technology services agreements.
• Working knowledge of IP/licensing, liability limitations, warranties, confidentiality, data protection and security, and AI-related issues a plus.
• Track record of leading negotiations directly with counterparties and closing deals under time pressure.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills with business-focused guidance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage a high volume of concurrent matters in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate technology and software agreements, including SaaS and enterprise subscription agreements, MSAs, license agreements, order forms, SOWs, pilot agreements, and reseller arrangements.
• Own the customer contracting process end to end from initial paper to signature with strong terms.
• Handle vendor, procurement, and inbound technology contracts including cloud hosting and professional services.
• Negotiate data protection, security, and privacy terms, including DPA and security exhibits.
• Address IP ownership, license scope, and open-source considerations; manage data use and AI/ML provisions.
• Build, maintain contract templates and playbooks to speed sales while controlling risk.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Technology transactions

SaaS contracts

Software licensing

Data protection & security

Education

J.D.

Tools

Contract management tooling

Job description

A Note from our Founders We started Litem because we saw a massive gap between the importance of legal work and the quality of the tools lawyers use to do it. We believe that the people protecting our legal systems deserve software that is as ambitious as they are.

A Note from our Founders We started Litem because we saw a massive gap between the importance of legal work and the quality of the tools lawyers use to do it. We believe that the people protecting our legal systems deserve software that is as ambitious as they are. We launched Litem with three simple goals:

• Solve real problems.
• Learn new skills.
• Have fun doing it.

Our philosophy on team-building is centered on passion and compassion. We look for people who are all-in on the mission and the craft, but we keep the human aspect front and center. You’ll find that we are high-energy and ambitious, but also grounded and understanding. We take the work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

If you're excited about building the future of legal tech, we’d love to have you with us.

• Mitchell and Donnie

What We’re Building

Litem is on a mission to change how lawyers practice law. Our AI-powered platform is reinventing how trial lawyers and litigation teams manage the litigation lifecycle, from preparing and taking depositions to analyzing case materials with a speed and depth that simply was not possible before. In under two years, our small and determined team has turned that vision into a real, fast-growing business that lawyers rely on every day, and we are just getting started. The market is enormous, the roadmap is ambitious, and the sky is the limit.

Our commercial agreements are where that momentum becomes real. They turn our technology into revenue, partnerships, and long-term customer relationships, which makes this legal role central to the company’s growth rather than a back-office function.

Our Traction

• Processing 10k+ depositions per month across the US.
• Signed enterprise clients with Am Law 200 firms
• Established distribution partnerships with leading legal services companies
• Impact: We’re committed to increasing equitable access to justice through programs like Litem Essentials and the Litem Justice Initiative.

About The Role

This is a rare chance to own the technology and software contracts of a company that is building something genuinely new. You will draft and negotiate the agreements that drive our growth, and you will do it in one of the most interesting contracting environments there is: our customers are lawyers. They read every word, they negotiate for a living, and they hold our paper to a higher standard than most buyers ever would. Earning their trust at the contract table is part of how we earn their business, and you will be the person who does it.

You will own the full lifecycle of our commercial contracts, from customer-facing SaaS and enterprise agreements to the vendor, cloud, data, and technology contracts that power the platform. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer on a small team where your work is visible and your impact is immediate, you will translate business goals into clear, winning contract language, close deals without unnecessary friction, and build the templates, playbooks, and processes that let us scale.

What You’ll Do

• Draft and negotiate technology and software agreements, including SaaS and enterprise subscription agreements, master services agreements, software and API license agreements, order forms, statements of work, evaluation and pilot agreements, reseller and channel‑partner arrangements, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Own the customer contracting process end to end, leading deals from our paper as the starting point, defending and negotiating our terms directly with customers, and driving each deal to signature on strong, commercially sound terms.
• Handle vendor, procurement, and inbound technology contracts, including cloud and hosting agreements, software-as-a-service subscriptions, professional‑services engagements, and technology vendor terms that support the platform and the business.
• Negotiate data protection, security, and privacy terms, including data processing addenda, security exhibits, confidentiality provisions, and data‑handling commitments, in coordination with the security and privacy functions.
• Address intellectual property and licensing issues, including IP ownership and assignment, license scope and restrictions, open‑source considerations, and provisions governing the use of data and AI/ML models and outputs.
• Build and maintain contract templates and playbooks, developing standard forms, fallback positions, and negotiation guidance that let sales and procurement move quickly while keeping risk within approved parameters.
• Advise business stakeholders on contract risk, deal structure, and practical alternatives, giving clear, actionable guidance under deal timelines.
• Support contract operations and improvement, including intake, approval workflows, signature and records processes, obligation tracking, and the selection and use of contract‑management tooling.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including development of new legal technology products and features, and other revenue‑related initiatives requiring legal input.
• Advise on legal and regulatory considerations related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including ethical use, risk mitigation and governance.

Role Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing of the Washington state bar (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in Washington).
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating technology and commercial contracts, at a law firm, in-house, or a combination of the two.
• Demonstrated command of technology transactions, including SaaS, software licensing, and technology services agreements.
• Working knowledge of the issues that recur in software and data deals: IP and licensing, limitations of liability and indemnification, warranties, confidentiality, data protection and security, and service levels. Understanding of AI‑related issues is a plus.
• Track record of leading negotiations directly with counterparties and closing deals on balanced terms under time pressure.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the judgment to give business‑practical advice and the ability to work cross‑functionally with non‑legal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a high volume of concurrent matters, set priorities, and work independently in a fast‑moving environment.

Bonus Points

• You have worked at a high‑growth SaaS company before.
• You have prior experience in an early‑stage startup.
• Familiarity or interest in the legal tech space.

Interview Process

• 30m introduction call
• 45m video interview with CLO
• 45m video interview with VP of Sales
• 75m in person final interview

Inclusion at Litem:

We believe that the best products are built by diverse teams. Litem is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know if you need assistance during the application process.

Benefits For Bellevue‑based And Remote Roles

• Competitive Salary & Equity: Early‑stage ownership with a standard 4‑year vesting schedule and a 1‑year cliff.
• 100% Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: We pay 100% of premiums for employees and 50% for dependents.
• Unlimited PTO: 4-week recommended minimum (and we’ll bug you if your "Out of Office" gathers dust).
• 12 Paid Holidays: We observe all standard holidays to give the team time to recharge.
• Parental Leave: We offer 16 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing parents or 12 weeks for non‑birthing parents.

Benefits For Bellevue‑based Roles

• Flexible Hybrid Schedule: We’re in‑office 4 days a week for seamless communication, and remote 1 day a week of your choosing for uninterrupted focus.
• Bellevue HQ: A modern office space with premium snacks, drinks and coffee to keep the team fueled.
• Commuter Benefits: Your choice of a company‑paid parking spot in downtown Bellevue or a fully loaded ORCA pass.

Compensation Range: $155K - $180K