Corporate Counsel

Spectro Cloud

Senior Corporate Counsel supporting commercial transactions, corporate matters, and IP at a fast-moving cloud software company. Collaborating with various teams while shaping Legal operations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in the SaaS and technology sectors, while providing practical legal advice on privacy laws and corporate governance. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume workloads effectively.

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J.D. From An Accredited US Law School4–8 Years Post-JD Legal ExperienceExperience Drafting SaaS Commercial AgreementsWorking Knowledge Of US Privacy LawsExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating MSAsNegotiating DPAsEntity ManagementBoard GovernanceEquity AdministrationVendor Risk ReviewTrademark Portfolio ManagementIP Clause ReviewLegal Research

Soft Skills

Strong Commercial InstinctsSelf-StarterStrong Organizational SkillsAbility To Operate With AmbiguityHigh Integrity

Tools & Technologies

AI Systems And Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In A US State Bar

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSGDPRUK GDPRCCPA/CPRAContract PlaybooksVendor AgreementsProcurement ContractsNDADPAEmployment Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad mix of commercial agreements, including customer subscription agreements (MSAs, EULAs, order forms), partner and reseller agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, NDAs, and DPAs
Serve as a day-to-day legal partner to sales, finance, procurement, and revenue operations on deal structuring, contract questions, and escalations
Support corporate matters including entity management, board and stockholder governance, equity administration, and financings, working closely with the Head of Legal and outside counsel
Advise on privacy and data protection matters under US state privacy laws, GDPR, and UK GDPR, including DPA negotiation, vendor risk review, and customer privacy inquiries
Support employment matters in coordination with the People team, including offer letters, separations, contractor engagements, equity and compensation questions, and international hiring
Help build and maintain the company’s contract playbooks, templates, and self-serve tools so that the business can move quickly without sacrificing risk discipline
Support IP matters, including trademark portfolio management, open-source license review, and IP clauses in commercial and employment agreements
Manage outside counsel on discrete matters — scoping, budgeting, and quality-checking work product
Help respond to legal inquiries, subpoenas, regulatory requests, and disputes as they arise
Take initiative on the things that don’t have an obvious owner — process improvements, training the business, building new playbooks — and help the legal function scale with the company
Research areas of the law that may not be your area of strength

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited US law school and active membership in good standing of at least one US state bar
4–8 years of post-JD legal experience, with a meaningful mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating SaaS / technology commercial agreements, including MSAs, DPAs, and order forms
Working knowledge of US privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA and other state regimes) and EU/UK GDPR as applied to a B2B SaaS business
Strong commercial instincts — able to translate legal risk into practical business advice and move a deal forward
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers in plain English
Comfort operating with ambiguity, competing priorities, and shifting deadlines — and the judgment to prioritize when not everything can get done
Self-starter who is willing to take initiative beyond the strict bounds of the role to help the company move forward
Strong organizational skills and a track record of managing a high-volume workload without dropping balls
Experience leveraging AI systems and technologies
The ability to operate effectively with remote teams and manage your time efficiently
High integrity, sound judgment, and a sense of humor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Professional development budget
Home office setup allowance
Global team events