Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Alliances

CrowdStrike

Assistant General Counsel guiding CrowdStrike’s global cybersecurity licensing and alliance partnerships. Leading attorneys, negotiating complex agreements, and enabling growth while mitigating legal risk.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $210,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on negotiating complex agreements and providing strategic counsel. Proven ability to lead and scale legal teams in high-growth environments while effectively communicating legal issues to executives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Legal ExperienceLeadership In-House ExperienceNegotiating Complex AgreementsFamiliarity With Cloud Marketplace ContractingExperience With AI Tools

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Hard Skills

NegotiationDrafting Licensing AgreementsLegal Risk AnalysisStrategic Legal CounselTeam Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologiesAWS MarketplaceMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Partnership AgreementsChannel AgreementsHigh-Growth EnvironmentOperational FrameworksDeal Closure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of attorneys, ensuring high performance and alignment with the company's strategic alliances goals
Negotiate and draft complex licensing and partnership agreements when necessary
Provide strategic legal counsel on business initiatives and go-to-market strategies
Identify and analyze legal risks, assess business impact, and propose practical solutions that keep deals moving
Collaborate with alliances, operations, finance, and other cross-functional teams to develop processes and operational frameworks
Establish new partner programs and drive deal closure
Communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely to senior executives and partner leadership
Scale an alliance legal team to support the company's rapid growth
Travel periodically to support partner relationships, deal negotiations, and internal meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant legal experience
At least 3 years in a leadership role in-house
Proven experience negotiating and drafting complex channel and partner agreements
Familiarity with cloud marketplace contracting structures, including AWS Marketplace, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience scaling legal resources in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience driving and developing a team’s use of AI tools and agentic workflows
Experience managing 2–5 attorneys in a player/coach model
Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risks with business goals
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to brief executives and partner leadership clearly and concisely
Ability to build trusted relationships across business and legal stakeholders
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with a state bar
Willingness to travel periodically, estimated at 10–15%
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off
Eligibility for bonuses
Equity grants