Senior Corporate Counsel

Perseus Group; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

Short/long term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Andromeda, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel with 6+ years in commercial contracting to draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements. You will advise on risk, partner with Sales, Product, Security, Privacy and Finance, and help drive strategic initiatives.

The role involves developing contract templates and playbooks, supporting legal operations, and guiding business teams on risk-balanced commercial decisions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, professional services, vendor, referral, and data processing agreements.
• Provide practical legal guidance and develop templates, playbooks and negotiation guidelines.
• Identify and assess legal, regulatory, operational, and commercial risks; advise on risk positions and alternatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Technology, Security, Privacy, Finance and Marketing to facilitate deal execution and support business initiatives.
• Manage outside counsel and contribute to process improvements in contract lifecycle management.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D.

Bar admission

Tools

Salesforce

CLM systems

Job description

Senior Corporate Counsel Position Summary: 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.

Competencies

• 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

The estimated base salary range for this role is USD$135,000.00 - USD$165,000.00 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.

Other Compensation (US Only)

This role will also be eligible for participation in a Company profit sharing bonus plan. Plan details will be provided to you upon hire.

Benefits (US Only)

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) participation (with company match)

Time off (US Only)

The Company provides a minimum of 10 days of vacation for new employees , sick time based on state requirements, 8 Company-paid holidays and 2 personal holidays per year.

About Andromeda

Andromeda, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires and operates software businesses for the long term - with leaders, teams, and shared momentum at the center of everything we do. Andromeda Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. A long-term home for exceptional software businesses. Andromeda acquires high-quality software businesses and helps them thrive long after acquisition. We operate with integrity, decentralization, and a long-term mindset - preserving what makes each company successful.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace.

We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [e-mail].

Background Check

NOTE: If an applicant is selected to receive a conditional offer of employment, and in accordance with applicable law, a criminal background check may be conducted before the offer becomes final and employment begins. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and other applicable laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.