Senior Counsel, Commercial Legal

Alteryx

Senior Counsel negotiating SaaS, licensing, and enterprise agreements for Alteryx, an AI-ready data analytics company. Advising sales and business teams on commercial risk, compliance, and deal strategy.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal risk management, compliance, and business strategy, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in the software licensing industry. Proven ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively and drive initiatives that improve legal workflows and compliance processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified AttorneyIn-House Counsel ExperienceSoftware Licensing ExpertiseNegotiation SkillsData Privacy Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating SaaS AgreementsEnterprise TransactionsRisk SurveillanceRevenue Recognition RulesDispute ManagementLegal ComplianceContract Template ImprovementLegal Workflow OptimizationAI Tools Utilization

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar MembershipLicense to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Software LicensingSaaSCloud OfferingsData PrivacySecurity RequirementsCommercial RiskGovernance FrameworksInternal ControlsCompliance ProcessesEscalation Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise sales executives, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams on legal risk, compliance, and business strategy.
Provide legal support for complex sales transactions across product lines, platforms, and direct or indirect formats.
Communicate complex legal concepts, risks, and the Company’s position to internal and external audiences.
Anticipate and resolve conflicts or objections with peers and senior staff.
Identify and potentially lead training, guidance, and enablement programs for sales and internal business partners.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS, licensing, professional services, NDAs, DPAs, and BAAs.
Improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes through benchmarking and analysis of customer interactions.
Facilitate deal velocity while managing legal and commercial risk.
Resolve escalated legal issues with minimal supervision and manage outside counsel as needed.
Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned legal areas and anticipate risks.
Partner with Deal Desk, Revenue Operations, IT, Product Engineering, and other stakeholders to drive compliance and deal velocity.
Drive initiatives improving legal workflows, compliance processes, internal policies, and governance frameworks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified attorney admitted to practice in one or more states in the United States.
Member of one or more state Bars in good standing.
License to practice law within the state employed.
7+ years of experience as in-house counsel.
Substantial software licensing industry experience across licensing models, products, and services.
Experience with enterprise transactions, on-premises licensing, SaaS/cloud offerings, and AI.
Working knowledge of data privacy, security requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of internal controls, procedures, risk surveillance, dispute management, and escalation.
Working knowledge of revenue recognition rules and ability to ensure agreements conform to current rules and company policies.
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to communicate complex legal issues and solutions clearly and succinctly.
Proven analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong ethical practice and commitment to professional responsibility.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently under demanding deadlines.
Ability to work as an independent self-starter in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Enthusiasm for using and learning AI tools in day-to-day legal responsibilities.
Position involves access to software/technology subject to U.S. export controls; employment is contingent on the capacity to comply with those controls.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Financial benefits
Wellness benefits
Time off
Employee discounts
Reasonable accommodation during the recruiting process
Equal Employment Opportunity workplace
Growth mindset support through all career stages