SaaS Commercial Counsel: Software Contracts & Deals

Aderant; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aderant is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support its growing commercial contracting needs. You will negotiate SaaS subscription agreements, licenses, order forms, amendments, professional services agreements, and related commercial documents, working directly with sales, finance, product, security, and professional services teams at leading law firms.

The role offers meaningful ownership of client transactions, collaboration with a cross-functional team, and growth within Aderant's Legal

Qualifications

• JD and bar admission required.
• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience with commercial agreements in software/tech roles.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate SaaS subscriptions, licenses, order forms, amendments, and services agreements.
• Manage multiple deals with prioritization and escalation as needed.
• Explain contracting positions and risk to internal stakeholders.
• Advise on partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Product, Security, and Services to resolve issues and structure terms.
• Build familiarity with data privacy and information security terms as they arise in deals.
• Improve contract templates and playbooks used by Legal.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Contract management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active US bar admission

Job description

Aderant is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support its growing commercial contracting needs. You will negotiate SaaS subscription agreements, licenses, order forms, amendments, professional services agreements, and related commercial documents, working directly with sales, finance, product, security, and professional services teams at leading law firms.

The role offers meaningful ownership of client transactions, collaboration with a cross-functional team, and growth within Aderant's Legal