Legal Director

Accela

Legal Director advising Accela, a government-software provider, on SaaS, licensing, and public-sector agreements. Partnering with Sales and Services while scaling commercial legal processes and supporting compliance initiatives.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in the SaaS and technology sectors. Possesses strong legal acumen in compliance, contract structures, and government procurement processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD)Commercial Contract NegotiationSaaS Business Model UnderstandingIn-House Legal ExperienceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsReviewing AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal GuidanceContract StructuresRFPsGovernment ProcurementLegal Process DevelopmentRisk ManagementPrivacy Law

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative MindsetAbility to Manage PrioritiesIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar MembershipCalifornia Registered In-House Counsel Eligibility

Industry Keywords

SaaSSoftware LicensingCommercial AgreementsPublic Sector ContractingComplianceSales OperationsRevenue GrowthLegal TemplatesTechnology SectorContract Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and maintenance agreements
Partner with Sales and Services teams to drive deals to closure while maintaining legal and regulatory compliance
Provide legal guidance on RFPs, government procurement processes, and contract structures
Develop and implement scalable legal processes and templates supporting revenue growth
Support cross-functional initiatives involving compliance, sales operations, and risk management
Monitor laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting SaaS and public sector contracting
Develop a secondary legal expertise area such as privacy, compliance, or employment law

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
Active membership in a state bar, with eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel if not CA-barred
6+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology or SaaS company
Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts, particularly with government entities
Solid understanding of SaaS business models and software licensing
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commissions eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Family planning benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Health savings account with company contributions
Flexible spending account
Life, accident, and disability coverage
Business travel insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other well-being benefits