Sr. Director: Legal

What you'll do

The Sr. Director:
Legal serves as the primary architect of the company's legal strategy and the leader of its contract operations. This role acts as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing expert counsel to align legal initiatives with business growth while proactively mitigating risk. The Sr. Director:
Legal provides end-to-end oversight of the contract lifecycle-from drafting and high‑stakes negotiations to tracking and compliance-ensuring that all agreements reflect company policies and federal regulations.

As a hands‑on leader, the Sr. Director:
Legal manages a dedicated team and fosters a culture of informed decision‑making by educating stakeholders company‑wide on contract best practices. Whether navigating M&A due diligence, managing corporate governance, or overseeing intellectual property and employment law matters, the Sr. Director:
Legal builds associations of trust to protect the company's interests and streamline its operational efficiency.

• Strategy: Develop and implement legal initiatives that align with overall business objectives and long‑term growth.
• Advisory: Provide high‑level strategic legal counsel to the executive and senior management teams.
• Management: Oversee outside counsel to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining strict cost controls.
• Corporate: Support M&A due diligence, technology acquisitions, and the management of legal entities and corporate registrations.
• Litigation: Coordinate company representation in legal disputes and conduct industry‑specific research to mitigate emerging risks.

• Negotiation: Direct the end‑to‑end preparation, drafting, and negotiation of complex proposals and legal agreements.
• Systems: Create and integrate modern contract management tools, templates, and standardized methods of engagement.
• Administration: Develop and enforce standardized processes for contract administration in compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Reporting: Monitor and disseminate critical updates regarding contract status, modifications, and terminations to relevant stakeholders.

• Partnership: Act as a legal consultant to internal departments including Operations, Sales, Marketing, IT, and Project Management.
• Procurement: Facilitate procurement‑related contracts, including travel agreements, software licenses, and third‑party tool integrations.
• Liaison: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risk within all contractual agreements.

• Governance: Oversee the preparation and filing of all required regulatory compliance reports and documentation.
• Compliance: Ensure all tasks and agreements adhere to company policies, applicable laws, and specific contract requirements.
• Intellectual Property: Manage the initiation, renewal, and enforcement of software licenses, trademarks, and third‑party IP obligations.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively flag and elevate legal issues while ensuring accuracy and relevance across all contract processes.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Membership in a U.S. bar.
• 7 years or more relevant experience working with software, data and services products.
• In‑house counsel experience.

• Significant previous experience with technology/software/data licensing, negotiations and general commercial transactions with strong preference for experience with recurring revenue transactions.
• Knowledge and familiarity with life cycle contract administration of software development, software as a service, consulting, and project management requirements.
• Possess knowledge, familiarity and ability to work with other functions (i.e., Accounting, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Development) as they relate to contract administration.
• Experience with implementation and maintenance of contract administration software such as Ironclad or similar products.
• Experience with government contracting and procurement processes.

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