Legal Counsel: IP, SaaS & Enterprise Deals

HappyRobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Equity in startup

Job summary

HappyRobot, a leading AI operations platform, is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to protect IP and negotiate commercial agreements. The role works with product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and operations to scale our business while managing legal risk.

You will draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, MSAs, DPAs, and licensing, oversee data privacy compliance (CCPA/CPRA), and guide open‑source matters. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in tech law, strong drafting, and a pragmatic,

Qualifications

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS, MSAs, enterprise and licensing agreements.
• Advise on commercial, IP, and data privacy matters across product, partnerships, and operations.
• Review and negotiate DPAs and ensure compliance with US data privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA).
• Support IP strategy including trademarks, patents, and IP ownership issues.

Responsibilities

• Build, improve, and maintain legal templates and scalable contracting workflows.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice balancing risk with business growth.
• Monitor regulatory developments in commercial law, IP, SaaS, and data privacy.

Skills

SaaS contracts

MSAs & Enterprise

NDA & DPAs

Data privacy

IP licensing

Cross-functional

Job description

HappyRobot, a leading AI operations platform, is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to protect IP and negotiate commercial agreements. The role works with product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and operations to scale our business while managing legal risk.

You will draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, MSAs, DPAs, and licensing, oversee data privacy compliance (CCPA/CPRA), and guide open‑source matters. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in tech law, strong drafting, and a pragmatic,