In-House Tech & SaaS Transactions Counsel

Samsung SDS Co.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K match

Parental leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to support technology and SaaS transactions within our in-house legal team.

You will advise on contracts, corporate agreements, and employment matters, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and business-aligned guidance across HR, finance, and operations. You will manage high-value transactions, handle data privacy issues, and contribute to policies and strategic initiatives while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA Accredited Law School.
• Active license to practice law and capability of meeting in-house admission requirements in Texas.
• 5+ years of experience as practicing attorney with a focus on transactional work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle complex, high-value transactions.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, managers and executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the US without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-stakes outbound and inbound agreements including SaaS licenses, MSAs and SOWs.
• Audit third-party vendor risk with data privacy exhibits and SLAs.
• Lead negotiations balancing commercial urgency with liability protection.
• Provide real-time HR counsel on hiring, performance management, terminations, and investigations.
• Draft and implement employment policies (e.g., equal opportunity, harassment prevention, remote-work, data privacy).
• Collaborate with Finance on deal structures and budgeting; with Compliance on internal controls; with IT on data processing and privacy assessments.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings to advise on business initiatives and risk management.
• Lead or support projects such as restructurings or international expansion.

Skills

Commercial Transactions

Employment Law

Data Privacy

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

ABA Accredited Law School

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to support technology and SaaS transactions within our in-house legal team.

You will advise on contracts, corporate agreements, and employment matters, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and business-aligned guidance across HR, finance, and operations. You will manage high-value transactions, handle data privacy issues, and contribute to policies and strategic initiatives while collaborating with global teams.