Sr. Counsel, Commercial

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Who we're looking for: InStride is looking for a Senior Counsel, Commercial who is an ambitious, results-oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude and a collaborative mentality.
It is important to us that you align with our values and are driven by our mission and culture.
The primary function of this role will be to support the complex contracting needs of our Corporate Partner and Academic Partner teams.
You will be exposed to a diverse range of legal issues and opportunities to support our high-growth and fast-paced company.
No two days will be the same and that is the fun! Who you are: 5+ years of relevant legal experience counseling rapid-growth, technology and/or SaaS organizations.
Some in-house experience required.
Currently a member of the bar in good standing in any U.
S.
jurisdiction (preferably California or ability to register as in-house counsel in California).
Substantive experience with drafting and negotiating commercial technology transactions (sales, procurement, SaaS, others).
Substantive experience collaborating with Sales, Sales Management, and Executive team on complex contract negotiations.
Experience with other internal company functions or areas of law is desired (such as intellectual property or privacy).
Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
Ability to maintain strong working relationships with and navigate the demands of internal clients, and work effectively with opposing counsel from large, global companies.
Ability to proactively prioritize a full workload with minimal direction.
Ability to be flexible and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Substantive experience with CLM software is a plus.
We're specifically looking for a motivated attorney with excellent drafting and communication skills and a strong team orientation.
How you will create impact: Support Commercial team in structuring transactions and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Support business teams in reviewing, editing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, service level/support agreements, software license agreements, consultant agreements, marketing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Maintain responsibility for the entire contracting lifecycle – from initial draft to signature – working with business teams to drive contracts to a timely and successful execution.
Assist with implementation of CLM software and develop processes to use technology to analyze and derive business intelligence from commercial contracts.
Advise clients in other areas such as privacy.
Perform other job-related duties as needed.
Target base compensation amount for this role outlined below.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts shown below.
$170,000—$185,000 USD Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At InStride we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
You may be just the right candidate for this role! Benefits @ InStride As an organization that champions investing in people, it's critical we walk the talk.
That's why every InStride employee is eligible to enroll in 3,100+ online certificate and degree programs through our Step Forward program.
Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement programs, InStride covers your tuition upfront, regardless of your course of study, degree type, or school - eligible to all employees starting Day 1.
This role is also eligible for the following benefits: 401(k) plan with company match Flexible vacation policy Paid family leave Best-in-class health care benefits And more! InStride Diversity and Inclusion Statement At InStride, we foster a culture of belonging, we support authenticity and intersectionality, and we embrace and appreciate our differences.
We do this by building a diverse pipeline of talent and ensuring equitable access to opportunities, information and leadership.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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About InStride InStride is a tech-enabled services company that is pioneering new approaches to workforce education solutions with a mission of driving meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education.
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