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Corporate Counsel, SaaS Product

Position Overview

The Senior Corporate Counsel for SaaS Product will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance on all aspects of the company's Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. This role involves working closely with various departments including Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to ensure compliance with legal regulations, manage risks, and support the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Product Legal Support:

Advise on legal issues related to the development, marketing, and sales of SaaS products.

Review and provide input on product features and functionalities from a legal and compliance perspective.

Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, including service level agreements (SLAs), end-user license agreements (EULAs), and terms of service (TOS).

Compliance and Regulatory:

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Develop and maintain compliance programs and policies related to SaaS products.

Monitor changes in regulations and advise on necessary adjustments to business practices.

Intellectual Property:

Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio related to SaaS productsConduct IP risk assessments and provide guidance on mitigating IP risks.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with SaaS products.

Advise on incident response and data breach management.

Work with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Transactional Support:

Support sales and procurement teams with contract negotiations and deal structuring.

Assist in M&A activities as they pertain to SaaS products, including due diligence and integration.

General Corporate Matters:

Provide legal support on general corporate matters, including corporate governance and compliance.

Assist with the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree in Law (LLM) or relevant certifications is preferred.

Licensure:

Admission to the Bar Council of India.

Experience

Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience, with significant experience in SaaS or software industry.
Strong background in contract negotiation, data privacy, IP, and compliance.
In-house legal experience at a technology company or experience at a law firm advising technology clients is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Legal Expertise:

Deep understanding of laws and regulations affecting SaaS products, including data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial transactions.

Negotiation:

Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of successfully closing complex transactions.

Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.

Problem-Solving:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal solutions.

Collaboration:

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability:

Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and pivot as needed in a dynamic startup environment.

Key Attributes

Proactive: Self-starter who takes initiative and drives projects to completion.
Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ethical: Strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical practices.
Business Acumen: Understanding of the business implications of legal decisions and ability to align legal strategy with business goals

Perks & Benefits