Mid to Senior-level Technology & Commercial Transactions Associate

Ice Miller LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 187,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement programs

Career coaching

Mentorship culture

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP seeks a mid to senior-level associate to join our Business practice group in Cleveland. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of experience drafting and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud services, and technology agreements.

Responsibilities include negotiating enterprise subscriptions, vendor onboarding, data processing agreements, and privacy policies. We value practical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to move sales and procurement forward in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Active law license in state where office is located.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, implementation, platform integration, and professional services agreements.
• Advise on e-commerce platform launches, including vendor onboarding, commercial terms, payment processing, merchant services, and platform policy compliance.
• Handle technology and IP licensing, commercialization transactions, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Prepare and negotiate data processing agreements and advise on privacy policies, data security terms, and related risk allocation.
• Update templates, standard terms, and contracting playbooks to support faster sales and procurement cycles.
• Review and negotiate distribution, logistics, supply chain, and other commercial agreements.

Skills

SaaS contracts

Contract drafting

Commercial terms

Data privacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Oral communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller seeks a mid to senior-level associate to join our Business practice group. Ideal candidates will have four (4) to seven (7) years of experience.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud services, e-commerce, and technology transaction agreements. The work will include enterprise subscription agreements, platform integrations, professional services, software licensing and implementation, vendor onboarding, data processing agreements, privacy policies, and technology/IP licensing. Candidates should be comfortable improving form agreements, simplifying contracting playbooks, and working with business teams to move sales and procurement processes forward. Experience with distribution, logistics, government contracts, and international commercial agreements is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, implementation, platform integration, and professional services agreements.
• Advise on e-commerce platform launches, including vendor onboarding, commercial terms, payment processing, merchant services, and platform policy compliance.
• Handle technology and IP licensing, commercialization transactions, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Prepare and negotiate data processing agreements and advise on privacy policies, data security terms, and related risk allocation.
• Update templates, standard terms, and contracting playbooks to support faster sales and procurement cycles.
• Review and negotiate distribution, logistics, supply chain, and other commercial agreements.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house environment
• Active law license in state where office is located
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

The ideal candidate will:

• Bring relevant law firm and/or in-house experience supporting software, SaaS, e-commerce, technology, commercial, logistics, government contracts, or international transactions
• Work directly with business and legal teams to negotiate contracts, resolve issues, and keep transactions moving
• Be comfortable making practical judgment calls in fast-moving situations where the answer may not be clear-cut
• Contribute well in a team environment while also managing work independently and taking ownership of deadlines
• Build effective working relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients across different backgrounds and practice needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position is $187,000 to $360,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.