Sr. Counsel, Commercial

United States Digital Space LLC

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 187,000 - 302,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity
Annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Commercial Legal team, supporting the sales organization on complex SaaS and other commercial transactions with enterprise customers, including regulated industries.

The attorney will independently lead negotiations, advise on deal strategy, and collaborate with stakeholders to manage data and AI-related term negotiations, ensuring practical business-focused legal guidance.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant technology transactions experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex sell-side software, SaaS, and cloud transactions with enterprise customers.
  • Strong familiarity with issues in commercial technology deals: data privacy, information security, AI terms, IP, open source software.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated negotiations, exercise sound judgment, translate legal risk into practical business advice.
  • Experience supporting cloud, infrastructure, platform, or other technology companies.
  • Strong communication and prioritization skills, and ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
  • Experience supporting enterprise customers, including in regulated industries, preferred.
  • Juris Doctor and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex commercial transactions from first engagement through signature, including drafting and negotiating SaaS MSAs and related security, privacy, and AI terms, as well as order forms, statements of work, and related transaction documents.
  • Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, Security, Privacy, Product, and other stakeholders to resolve issues affecting deal execution.
  • Advise on issues in enterprise technology transactions: data privacy, information security, AI terms, IP, and open source software.
  • Help improve templates, fallback positions, guidance, and contracting processes.
  • Provide concise, practical legal advice balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

Skills

Technology transactions
SaaS & cloud transactions
Data privacy & security
AI-related terms
Intellectual property & open source
Negotiation leadership
Regulated industries experience
Juris Doctor

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

GAQ327R204

About the Role

the company is looking for an experienced attorney to join our Commercial Legal team.

This role supports the company' sales organization on complex SaaS and other commercial transactions with sophisticated enterprise customers, including customers in regulated industries. You will independently lead negotiations, advise on deal strategy, and work as part of a collaborative team supporting the company' data and AI business. The role is well-suited for an attorney who exercises strong judgment and translates legal complexity into clear, practical advice for business stakeholders. This position reports to the Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Commercial.

The impact you will have:
  • Lead complex commercial transactions from first engagement through signature, including drafting and negotiating SaaS MSAs and related security, privacy, and AI terms, as well as order forms, statements of work, and related transaction documents
  • Partner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, Security, Privacy, Product, and other stakeholders to resolve issues that affect deal execution
  • Advise on issues that arise in enterprise technology transactions, including data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and open source software
  • Help improve templates, fallback positions, guidance, and contracting processes
  • Provide concise, practical legal advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives
What we look for:
  • 7+ years of relevant technology transactions experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex sell-side software, SaaS, and cloud transactions with enterprise customers
  • Strong familiarity with issues that commonly arise in commercial technology deals, including data privacy, information security, AI-related terms, intellectual property, and open source software
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated negotiations, exercise sound judgment, and translate legal and business risk into practical advice
  • Experience supporting cloud, infrastructure, platform, or other technology companies
  • Strong communication and prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
  • Experience supporting enterprise customers, including in regulated industries, is preferred
  • Juris Doctor and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Pay Range Transparency

the company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, the company anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$219,800—$302,300 USD

Pay Range Transparency

the company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, the company anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 2 Pay Range

$197,800—$272,050 USD

Pay Range Transparency

the company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, the company anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 3 Pay Range

$186,900—$256,950 USD

About the company

the company is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the the company Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, the company offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow the company on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At the company, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the company, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals l

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