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Semgrep

Corporate Counsel

Semgrep

Corporate Counsel managing customer and vendor agreements for Semgrep, a leader in code security. Collaborating with teams on legal and compliance issues to support fast-growing AI-native software development environments.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and executing complex commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements and NDAs, while providing pragmatic legal guidance on data privacy, AI, and intellectual property. Capable of implementing AI-driven legal processes and fostering cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
J.D. DegreeActive U.S. State Bar MembershipLegal Experience in SaaS or TechnologyContract Negotiation and ExecutionAI-Based Legal Process Implementation

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Hard Skills
Contract ReviewData Privacy LawData Security LawIntellectual Property LawSaaS AgreementsMSAsDPAsNDAsProcurement AgreementsLegal Technology Implementation
Soft Skills
Solutions-OrientedProblem SolverStrong Business JudgmentIntellectual CuriosityClear Communication
Tools & Technologies
AI in Legal WorkflowsContract Management SystemsKnowledge Management ToolsProcess Automation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Membership in U.S. State Bar
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityOpen-Source SoftwareDeveloper ToolsInfrastructure SoftwareHigh-Growth SaaS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead negotiation and execution of customer and vendor agreements, including SaaS agreements, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, procurement agreements, and related commercial contracts.
  • Serve as a practical, solutions-oriented advisor to internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business priorities.
  • Help define how commercial legal operates at Semgrep, including contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and approval processes.
  • Evaluate and implement practical uses of AI within legal workflows, including contract review, playbook development, knowledge management, and process automation.
  • Advise internal teams on legal issues related to SaaS, data privacy, data security, AI, and intellectual property.
  • Support Product, Security, and Engineering teams on customer-facing legal and compliance considerations.
  • Stay current on evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting AI, developer tools, cybersecurity, and open-source software.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships and become a trusted advisor across the organization.
  • Bring a generalist mindset and the ability to flex across legal disciplines as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with a preference to practice law in California.
  • 3-6 years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house, preferably in a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
  • Understand legal issues related to data privacy, data security, software development, AI, and intellectual property.
  • Experience in developer tools, cybersecurity, infrastructure software, IP, and open-source software.
  • Self-starter, solutions-oriented, problem solver, not a task manager, and comfortable operating independently while taking ownership of outcomes and driving agreements to execution.
  • Highly responsive, moves swiftly, curious, and communicates clearly.
  • Have strong business judgment and provide pragmatic, actionable guidance in fast-moving environments.
  • Enjoy building processes and improving systems rather than simply maintaining them.
  • A history of implementing AI-based processes and legal technology is strongly preferred.
  • Are naturally intellectually curious, thoughtful, and detail-oriented.
  • Thrive in environments with ambiguity, rapid growth, and evolving priorities.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving organization and partnering cross-functionally to support the company’s fast growth while managing risk.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Internal compensation bands
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Professional development opportunities