Senior Commercial Technology Counsel

Lead complex SaaS negotiations for Kong’s Americas East sales team from New York, Chicago, Austin, or Toronto. Advise on software contracts and risks.As an experienced attorney, you will support Kong’s strategic sales growth as an early commercial legal team member. You will draft, structure, review, and negotiate customer agreements with sophisticated technology, financial services, and ecommerce organizations. The work also includes supporting US federal government customers and advising on privacy, security, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property. You will report to Kong’s Senior Director, Head of Global Commercial Legal.Key Responsibilities:
Lead complex SaaS and on premises commercial negotiationsAdvise the Americas sales team in the US East marketDraft and negotiate diverse commercial agreementsAssess artificial intelligence, privacy, security, and intellectual property complianceSupport contract closings with Finance and Revenue OperationsRequirements:
Law degree and applicable state bar membershipSeven to ten years practicing law privately and in-houseComplex SaaS and software contract negotiation experienceFederal government procurement and customer experienceWorking knowledge of data governance and information securityBring commercial judgment, software contracting expertise, and regulatory knowledge to Kong’s growing Americas East legal team.
#J-18808-Ljbffr