
Senior Lead Counsel, Commercial
CrowdStrike
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $185,000 - $255,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead negotiations on a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS licensing agreements, Master Purchasing Agreements, DPAs, Service Agreements and more.
- Collaborate closely with the sales, finance, security and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on deal terms and business objectives.
- Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on complex commercial transactions, identifying and mitigating potential risks while maximizing business opportunities.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal documents and contracts with a focus on balancing business needs with legal protections.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted legal advisor and partner.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes that may impact the company’s commercial operations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of best practices and standardized templates for contracts and other legal documents.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior legal team members as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. Law School and active admission to a State Bar
- 10+ years of experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, with an emphasis on software licensing for cloud-based providers and supporting complex indirect sales deals
- Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing complex commercial deals involving data privacy and data security documents
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills along with excellent business judgment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to collaborate with legal and non-legal colleagues and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a “roll up your sleeves”, team-oriented mentality
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
drafting contractsnegotiating agreementscommercial transactionsdata privacydata securitySaaS licensingMaster Purchasing AgreementsService Agreementslegal document reviewrisk mitigation
Soft Skills
business judgmentcritical thinkingcollaborationinterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationmentoringteam-oriented mentalityrelationship buildingprioritization
Certifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)active admission to a State Bar