Senior Legal Counsel

Origina; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 118,700 - 198,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Hybrid working

401(k) with 4% match

22 PTO days plus holidays

$1,000 Annual professional development allowance

Volunteer day each year

Job summary

A leading software maintenance vendor in Plano, Texas is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support commercial growth and risk mitigation efforts. The role involves drafting complex agreements, providing legal guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in corporate law, with a preference for those with backgrounds in technology or SaaS sectors. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in in-house legal and private practice with focus on commercial and corporate law.
• Experience advising high-growth tech or SaaS companies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. contract law and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on federal and state laws.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and procurement teams.

Skills

Commercially-minded

Skilled negotiator

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Team leader

Education

JD from an accredited U.S. law school

Tools

Legal research databases

Contract management software

Job description

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At Origina, we are on a mission to change the software world.

We are the leading global independent software maintenance vendor for IBM, HCL, and VMware that Gartner consistently recognizes as a forward-thinking alternative to traditional software mega vendors.

At Origina, our values of Trust, Fairness, Relationships, and Opportunities are the pillars of our competitive strength and the foundation of our culture. These principles reflect our beliefs about what is most important and guide us on our exciting and unwavering high-growth journey.

We believe in freedom of choice in the world of software and are a leader in the Right to Repair movement, both in the U.S and in Europe. As strategic partners, we help our customers protect the security and stability of their software, extend its longevity and lifecycle, and enhance its performance and functionality.

At Origina, we are proud of our unique and engaging culture. For two years running, we have been certified and recognized as a Great Place to Work for both our home office in Dublin and in our American headquarters in Plano, Texas. We have also been named as one of Ireland's best small workplaces and best workplaces in tech.

Visit origina.com to learn more.

The Role

We’re hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to support our U.S. subsidiary, Origina Inc. — the largest contributor to our global business. This role is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact legal function, directly supporting commercial growth, operational integrity, and risk mitigation.

You’ll be a key business partner, advising on commercial contracts, regulatory risk, and corporate matters, and helping build a global, scalable legal operation.

As a trusted in-house legal partner, you’ll:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (customer, partner, and vendor).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Finance, and People teams to enable efficient, risk-aware deal execution.
• Provide legal guidance on federal and state laws, including employment law, data privacy, and sales practices.
• Support and enhance legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and template optimization.
• Monitor and advise on relevant U.S. regulatory trends, particularly in cybersecurity and financial services.
• Lead or contribute to internal legal training, documentation updates (e.g., Legal Handbook), and process improvements.
• Supervise two paralegals (with a focus on the U.S.-based team member).
• Participate in regular in-person meetings at our Plano, TX office under our hybrid working model.

Your Core Competencies

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Commercially-minded & pragmatic: You balance legal risk with business opportunity and have a solutions-focused mindset.
• A skilled negotiator & communicator: You can simplify the complex and collaborate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive & adaptable: You anticipate legal risks, stay ahead of regulatory developments, and thrive in a fast-growing, evolving environment.
• Detail-oriented & organized: You manage deadlines, juggle competing priorities, and ensure legal documentation is accurate and compliant.
• A team leader & contributor: You foster teamwork, manage & mentor others, and live our values through every interaction.

Your Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years’ experience, ideally a mix of in-house legal and private practice with focus on commercial and corporate law.
• Experience advising high-growth tech or SaaS companies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. contract law, commercial negotiations, and employment law.
• Experience working in or with regulated industries (e.g., finance, insurance, health) is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead legal trainings and build internal legal enablement resources.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-driven incentives.
• Hybrid, flexible working (Plano HQ office + remote).
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 22 PTO days, increasing with tenure, plus 10 Federal/Regional holidays
• $200 Wellness benefit
• $1,000 Annual professional development allowance
• Work-from-anywhere benefit (4 weeks/year)
• Volunteer day each year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusive, social culture with regular company events and DEI initiatives.

Let's Talk

If you don’t tick every single box but think you’re a great fit for this role — we still want to hear from you. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, passion, and alignment with our values.

Origina is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Origina are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

By submitting your application, you agree that Origina may collect your personal data for recruiting, global organisation planning, and related purposes. Origina's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Origina may process, where Origina may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Origina’s use of your personal information.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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