Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology and Vendor Contracts

Review, draft, and negotiate complex inbound commercial agreements, including SaaS, software, consulting, licensing, and development agreements Advise on non-standard terms, risk allocation, and deal structure with sophisticated counterparties Analyze and counsel internal stakeholders (including procurement, product, engineering, IT, security, and senior leadership) on legal, regulatory, and operational risks Provide pragmatic, business-aligned guidance on contractual obligations and key decisions Support global vendor relationships, including technology providers Advise on issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, AI tools, and emerging technologies in vendor engagements Lead initiatives to modernize and automate contracting processes, including evaluation and implementation of AI-enabled tools Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to improve speed, consistency, and scalability Drive operational efficiency across the vendor contracting lifecycle (intake, negotiation, execution, and management) Partner with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across all levels of the organization Contribute to global consistency in contracting practices and support scalable legal operations Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, including those related to data protection, security, and evolving AI regulations Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting vendor contracting JD from an accredited U.S. law school Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction o Sophisticated commercial contract negotiation (technology/SaaS focus) o Vendor/procurement-side contracting (in-house or law firm) Demonstrated experience advising on data privacy and security risks in contracts Strong ability to operate independently and manage high-volume, complex workstreams Proven track record of improving legal processes and driving efficiencies Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven Experience at a large multinational company or top-tier law firm Familiarity with AI tools, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, and automation technologies Experience implementing or optimizing legal tech solutions (e.g., ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools) Exposure to global vendor contracting Ability to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable business guidance A hands-on senior attorney who thrives as an individual contributor with a deep expertise in technology transactions and vendor ecosystems Forward-thinking, with a strong interest in AI, automation, and legal operations transformation Commercially minded, balancing risk with business objectives