At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee.
**Hybrid Role Dallas, TX or Hoboken, NJ
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our team.
What you will be doing:
As Commercial Counsel in the Semperis legal department, you will work with the sales, marketing, and channels teams on contract negotiations, commercial transactions, and other projects.
In this role, you will:
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (including NDAs, software-as-a-service, software licensing, professional services, data privacy, channel partner, and vendor).
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to help design, implement, and streamline policies, practices, templates, playbooks, and enablement.
Advise on a variety of legal issues related to go-to-market activities
Provide pragmatic advice to the sales teams and other internal stakeholders on legal and commercial issues, including competitive industry requirements and best practices.
Assist with various projects to achieve and exceed corporate objectives and goals.
What you will bring to the table:
An excellent negotiator who knows how to (i) manage complex legal negotiations, (ii) facilitate appropriate internal decision-making processes, and (iii) find a mutually agreeable outcome in an efficient but risk-conscious manner.
The ability to succinctly translate legal issues into relevant business risks and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice that appropriately balances legal risks with business needs
An entrepreneurial attitude and ability to work independently in a fast paced, startup environment
An excellent communicator who is comfortable and confident working with any internal stakeholder or customer, including senior management.
A pragmatic and proactive problem solver who possesses strong business acumen, is confident and calm under pressure.
A great multi-tasker who can prioritize and complete actions in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Requirements:
J.D. and admitted to at least one state bar
Minimum of 5 years experience drafting and negotiating SaaS/ software license agreements
Must have in-house experience at a high-growth technology company
Good understanding of privacy laws and data security (GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA)
Knowledge and hands on experience with vendor and supplier contracts
Outstanding negotiation and drafting skills
Commercial Counsel specialty is a must have. This role requires heavy experience supporting revenue generating teams
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Why Join Semperis?
You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you.
**Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Candidates who reside within 45 miles of one of our offices—or where the job description specifies a required location—will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working onsite three days per week and remotely the remaining days.