Director, Legal - US Commercial @ SonarSource

The L Suite; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

In-office culture

Three anchor days/week

Job summary

The L Suite? Sonar is seeking a Director of Legal for US Commercial to lead and scale the US Commercial Legal team in Austin, TX. This role partners with executives on contract terms, risk, and growth strategies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Ideal candidates will hold a JD with Bar admission and have 10+ years of commercial/tech legal experience, including SaaS and software licensing, IP, and data protection, with strong leadership skills and in-house experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active Bar admission required.
• 10+ years of commercial and technology legal experience, including SaaS and software negotiations.
• In-house experience at a high-growth technology or software company.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and scale the US Commercial Legal team.
• Negotiate and oversee complex commercial transactions (enterprise, channel, and vendor contracts).
• Advise executives on terms, risk, and regulatory shifts.

Skills

Commercial Law

SaaS Negotiations

Software Licensing

IP Law

Data Protection

Leadership

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Powering Trust in AI-Generated Code Building the Backbone of Agent-Centric Software Development

Sonar is seeking a bold and visionary Director, Legal - US Commercial to lead and scale its US Commercial Legal team. As the global leader in AI code verification and governance, Sonar partners with industry giants to ensure that software generated by AI-assisted developers and autonomous agents is reliable, secure, and maintainable. Trusted by over 75% of the Fortune 100, Sonar’s solutions are integral to the world’s most advanced technology organizations.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this role serves as a strategic partner to the business, balancing risk mitigation with high-growth revenue enablement. The Director will lead, mentor, and empower a team of commercial legal professionals responsible for all US commercial contracting initiatives, including enterprise sales, channel partnerships, and vendor procurement. The position requires a proactive, solution-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities include managing and developing the US commercial legal team, overseeing and negotiating complex commercial transactions, driving alignment across business functions, and optimizing legal operations through technology and process innovation. The Director will also serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on contract terms, risk profiles, and regulatory shifts, supporting Sonar’s continued growth and global expansion.

The ideal candidate brings a J.D. with active Bar admission, 10+ years of commercial and technology legal experience (including SaaS and software negotiations), and significant in-house experience at a high-growth technology or software company. Demonstrated leadership, deep domain expertise in SaaS, software licensing, intellectual property, and data protection, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment are essential.

Sonar values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to fostering a collaborative, in-office culture with three anchor days per week. Candidates must be based in the posted location, with relocation support available for the right person.

Company Website: https://www.sonarsource.com