VP, Senior Associate General Counsel – North America

MRI India; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee resource groups

Flex time off (16 extra hours)

Job summary

MRI Software seeks a veteran legal executive to lead the North American legal function, guiding strategy, risk, and growth across the US and Canada. You will mentor the legal team while partnering with Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance, and HR to enable business expansion with compliant, scalable contracts.

You are a trusted advisor to senior leadership with deep SaaS experience, capable of shaping policy, handling complex negotiations, and directing litigation and regulatory programs across

Qualifications

• JD in law from an accredited school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Significant in-house experience in SaaS/technology.

Responsibilities

• Direct NA legal function and lead strategic legal initiatives.
• Lead negotiations of complex commercial and technology agreements.
• Advise HR on employment law, investigations, and policy development.
• Oversee privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Manage litigation, outside counsel, and risk across North America.

Skills

Executive leadership

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Privacy & data protection

Employment law

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, business-minded Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel to lead the legal function across the United States and Canada. This executive leadership role will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership while overseeing a broad range of legal matters, including commercial contracting, employment law, litigation management, privacy, regulatory compliance, and corporate risk. The ideal candidate is a proven legal leader with deep SaaS or technology industry experience, exceptional commercial contracting expertise, and a demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams. This individual will play a critical role in enabling business growth while ensuring appropriate legal and regulatory risk management across the North American region. This role is highly visible within the organization and requires an executive capable of influencing stakeholders, developing talent, and serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. This individual will be a visible ambassador for the Company, representing the organization to employees, clients, partners, regulators, and the wider legal community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Organizational Impact Direct and execute the North American legal function and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the global legal organization. Manage, mentor, and develop legal professionals, including direct oversight of the legal team members. Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and business partnership. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on legal, compliance, and business strategy matters. Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Engineering, Finance, HR, Security, and Corporate Development teams.
• Commercial Contracting & Business Enablement Lead negotiations involving complex commercial agreements, including: SaaS and software licensing agreements Master Services Agreements (MSAs) Enterprise customer agreements Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) Partner, reseller, and channel agreements Procurement and vendor contracts Professional services agreements Develop scalable contracting strategies, templates, and processes that support business growth while managing risk. Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to commercial teams and executive leadership.
• Employment Law & Human Resources Support Advise HR and business leaders on employment law matters across North America. Provide guidance regarding employee relations, workplace investigations, terminations, accommodations, leave administration, restrictive covenants, and policy development. Support organizational growth initiatives, workforce planning, and M&A-related employment matters.
• Privacy, Compliance & Regulatory Matters Provide strategic oversight for privacy and data protection matters, including regulatory compliance and incident response. Partner with Information Security and Compliance teams on privacy, cybersecurity, and risk management initiatives. Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and advise leaders on required actions.
• Litigation & Risk Management Oversee litigation, pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, government inquiries, and employment claims. Manage outside counsel relationships and legal budgets. Develop risk mitigation strategies and provide business-oriented recommendations to senior leadership. Support internal investigations and resolution of complex legal disputes.

Qualifications:

• Required Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant in-house experience within a SaaS, software, or technology company, with demonstrable expert understanding of the PropTech, Real Estate Technology, or broader enterprise software industry.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including mentoring and developing legal teams.
• Extensive experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial and technology agreements.
• Strong background in contract law, employment law, privacy, and litigation management.
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, judgment, and relationship-building skills.
• Preferred Experience leading legal functions at a regional or enterprise level.
• Experience supporting high-growth, acquisition-oriented technology organizations.
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks and cybersecurity regulations affecting North American businesses.
• Prior experience as Associate General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Head of Legal, or similar senior leadership role.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven people leader and talent developer
• Executive presence and ability to influence at all levels
• Commercially minded and solutions-oriented
• Strong decision-making and risk assessment skills
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Highly adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Positive ambassador who represents the Company with professionalism and integrity to all stakeholders
• Ability to balance legal rigor with business objectives

Why This Role:

This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal strategy for a growing software organization while serving as a key member of the leadership team. The Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel will help drive business growth, lead a talented legal team, and establish the legal function as a trusted partner across the organization.

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you! Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people. We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day. At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients. Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you!MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success.

Come and see for yourself! At MRI, our company culture is more than a talking point – it’s what makes us shine! We value your hard work and encourage you to be your whole self while you do it. Passion, integrity, and inclusion mixed with a healthy dose of fun is what makes us the right fit for your next career move! We’re completely dedicated to making this the best job you’ve ever had! We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:

Perks

• Join our employee-led resource groups to maximize your experience at work.
• Add 16 extra hours to your time off to shorten your workday as part of our Flex at MRI program.