Sr. Commercial Counsel

The Nagler Group; Burlington (MA); Remote; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group seeks a Senior Commercial Counsel to support a technology business on a remote, full-time, 12-month contract basis. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating SaaS, software licensing, and enterprise agreements, with emphasis on data privacy and information security.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and active bar membership in at least one US state (New England preferred), have 8+ years of in-house or equivalent experience, and excel at cross-functional collaboration to move deals

Qualifications

• JD and active US-state bar membership.
• 8+ years of legal experience, in-house preferred.
• Strong background in commercial contracting (software/SaaS).
• Data privacy and information security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, software licensing, reseller, partner, and professional services contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual risks and practical legal solutions.
• Support complex enterprise transactions while balancing objectives and risk.
• Address data privacy, information security, and software licensing issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contracting processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Business partnership

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Back Sr. Commercial Counsel Attorney Burlington , Massachusetts Temp Per Hour Nov 5, 2026 $75.00 - $85.00

Senior Commercial Counsel

Remote | Full-Time | Approximately 1-Year Assignment

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a growing technology business on a remote, contract basis. This is an opportunity for an attorney with strong in-house software industry experience to partner with business teams, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and provide practical legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, reseller, partner, and professional services contracts.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual risks and practical legal solutions.
• Support complex customer and enterprise transactions while balancing business objectives and risk management.
• Address legal issues involving data privacy, information security, and software licensing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contracting processes and keep deals moving efficiently.

Qualifications:

• JD and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, ideally in the New England area.
• 8+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house counsel experience.
• Strong background in commercial contracting within the software or SaaS industry.
• Experience negotiating software licensing agreements and complex enterprise transactions.
• Working knowledge of data privacy and security provisions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and business partnership skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide practical legal advice.

Additional Details:

• Fully remote within the United States; candidates in Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones preferred.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Approximately 12-month contract assignment.
• Target compensation: $75–$90 per hour, depending on experience.