Senior Corporate Counsel

Optimal Blue; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Blue is seeking a business-minded Senior Corporate Counsel with 10+ years of legal experience to support its commercial contracting and legal operations. This role will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements while providing practical legal guidance that balances risk with business objectives.

You will work with Sales, Product, Technology, Finance, and Human Resources to drive revenue growth, protect the company's interests, and improve contract processes

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience with significant commercial contracting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor agreements.
• Provide practical legal guidance balancing risk with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Technology, Finance, and HR to enable deal execution.
• Develop contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management and work with outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

US Bar admission

Job description

Optimal Blue is a leading provider of secondary market solutions and data services for the mortgage industry, helping lenders make informed pricing, risk management, and loan trading decisions.

We are seeking a business-minded Senior Corporate Counsel with 6+ years of relevant legal experience to support its commercial contracting and legal operations. This role will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements while providing practical legal guidance that balances risk management with business objectives.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product, Technology, Finance, and Human Resources, the Senior Corporate Counsel will help facilitate revenue growth, support strategic business initiatives, and protect the company’s legal and commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
• SaaS and software license agreements
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Professional services agreements
• Vendor and procurement agreements
• Referral, reseller, and partnership agreements
• Data processing and privacy agreements
• Provide practical legal guidance to business teams regarding contractual rights, obligations, and risk allocation.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Support contract lifecycle management and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Legal Advice and Risk Management:

• Identify and assess legal, regulatory, operational, and commercial risks.
• Advise stakeholders on acceptable risk positions and alternative solutions.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with dispute resolution, claims management, and contract interpretation issues.

Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Collaborate with Sales and business teams to facilitate efficient deal execution.
• Partner with product, technology, security, and privacy teams on customer and vendor agreements.
• Work together with Marketing, Professional Services and other internal teams on document review.
• Support business initiatives, strategic partnerships, product launches, and operational projects.
• Train internal stakeholders on contract policies, legal requirements, and negotiation best practices.

Legal Operations:

• Assist in the development and implementation of legal processes and workflows.
• Maintain contract records and support reporting metrics.
• Contribute to legal department projects and ongoing operational improvements.
• Manage outside counsel on assigned matters when appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant commercial contracting experience.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience advising business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• In-house experience with technology, SaaS, fintech, mortgage technology, or financial services company.
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws.
• Experience supporting procurement and vendor management functions.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and Salesforce-based workflows.
• Experience handling a high volume of commercial agreements.
• Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Collaborative and customer-service-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Sound decision-making and attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

FLSA Designation (US Only):

Exempt

Salary Range:

The estimated base salary range for this role is USD$140,000.00 - USD$150,000.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.