Senior Commercial Counsel

NiCE; Sandy (UT); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

NiCE is hiring a Senior Commercial Counsel to join its Americas Legal team in Sandy, UT. This role focuses on leading high-value SaaS and enterprise software transactions, negotiating complex vendor agreements and strategic partnerships.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, an active U.S. license, 8-10+ years of in-house and vendor-side experience in technology-driven environments, and demonstrates expertise in data protection, cybersecurity, and IP law.

Qualifications

• JD required with strong academic credentials.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8–10+ years of legal experience with SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise software transactions (vendor-side).
• In-house experience in a commercial or technology-driven environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial and technology transactions across sales, product, and procurement.
• Provide guidance on U.S. and international data protection, cybersecurity, and IP law.
• Develop and scale legal operations, including playbooks, templates, and contracting processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align legal strategy with business objectives.
• Negotiate inbound procurement and vendor agreements.

Skills

In-house experience

SaaS contracts

Cloud computing

Vendor-side transactions

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Juris Doctor (JD) with active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; 8-10+ years of legal experience with substantial SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise software transaction experience.

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Contextual Overview

NiCE is hiring a Senior Commercial Counsel to join its Americas Legal team in Sandy, UT. This role focuses on supporting high-value commercial and technology transactions, specifically enabling the growth of the CXone Mpower platform through the negotiation of complex SaaS and strategic partnership agreements.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience: 8 to 10+ years of legal experience, with significant expertise in SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise software transactions (vendor-side).
• In-House: Prior in-house legal experience in a commercial or technology-driven environment is required.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead complex commercial and technology transactions across sales, product, and procurement.
• Provide guidance on U.S. and international data protection, cybersecurity, and IP law.
• Develop and scale legal operations, including playbooks, templates, and contracting processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align legal strategy with business objectives.
• Negotiate inbound procurement and vendor agreements.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified.
Mode: Hybrid (Requires 2 days per week in the Sandy, UT office).

• Ensure your resume highlights experience with SaaS/Cloud transactions and in-house legal operations.

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