Technology & Commercial Transactions Counsel

CAS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Employee retirement plans

Job summary

CAS in Columbus, OH seeks a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner across the organization. You will negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, advise on AI and emerging technologies, and support global sales while balancing legal and commercial risk.

The role requires a J.D. and 5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, with a practical, business-minded approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience with commercial transactions, technology agreements, SaaS, software, cloud services, intellectual property, or data licensing.
• Strong business judgment and a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, software and data licensing, IP, procurement, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise on legal, commercial, and operational risks involving AI and emerging technologies.
• Provide practical legal guidance to teams across Technology, Product Development, Content Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other business functions.
• Support a sales organization serving customers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Partner with business leaders to structure transactions, manage risk, and advance strategic initiatives and emerging technology programs.
• Independently manage complex commercial and technology matters from negotiation through execution and ongoing legal support.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Job description

CAS in Columbus, OH seeks a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner across the organization. You will negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, advise on AI and emerging technologies, and support global sales while balancing legal and commercial risk.

The role requires a J.D. and 5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, with a practical, business-minded approach and strong communication skills.