Senior Corporate Counsel

Arena Family of Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 216,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Family of Companies is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel to join a confidential technology company’s in‑house legal team in Orange County, CA.

Base salary Approximately $240,000 per year plus bonus. You will independently manage contracts, advise cross‑functional stakeholders, and support privacy, data security and regulatory matters while working onsite five days per week in Orange County, CA.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. State Bar.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Experience advising cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Experience in a technology or regulated environment.
• Willingness to work onsite five days per week in Orange County, CA.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements (software, SaaS, technology, vendors, data, licensing, services, confidentiality)
• Manage contract matters from intake through execution
• Advise business leaders on practical legal and commercial issues
• Support technology, privacy, data security, regulatory compliance, and operational risk matters
• Coordinate with outside counsel when necessary
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries, and legal processes
• Optimize contract-management systems and legal technology tools

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Advising stakeholders

Legal advisory

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Senior Corporate Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Arena Family of Companies

Rolling Basis (Official)

Orange County, CA

Approximately $240,000 per year plus bonus

J.D. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. State Bar; minimum 7+ years of relevant legal experience; significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements; ability to independently manage contracts and legal matters from intake through execution; experience advising cross‑functional business stakeholders; experience in a technology or regulated environment; willingness to work onsite five days per week in Orange County, CA

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Senior Corporate Counsel – Arena Family of Companies

Arena Family of Companies is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel to join a confidential technology company’s in‑house legal team in Orange County, CA.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. State Bar
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant legal experience
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
• Experience advising cross‑functional business stakeholders
• Experience in a technology or regulated environment
• Willingness to work onsite five days per week in Orange County, CA

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements (software, SaaS, technology, vendors, data, licensing, services, confidentiality)
• Manage contract matters from intake through execution
• Advise business leaders on practical legal and commercial issues
• Support technology, privacy, data security, regulatory compliance, and operational risk matters
• Coordinate with outside counsel when necessary
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries, and legal processes
• Optimize contract‑management systems and legal technology tools

Base salary: Approximately $240,000 per year plus bonus. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, paid time off, life and disability coverage, and professional development support.

Contact: Leigh Walker, VP, Direct Hire at Arena Family of Companies. LinkedIn Profile