OpenGov is seeking a dynamic and experienced attorney to join our Legal Team! Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Employment, the Sr. Corporate Counsel will play a key role in driving business success by drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial technology agreements, managing risk, and supporting M&A activity. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Security, and Revenue Operations, in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The role offers significant opportunities to impact OpenGov’s growth and help scale our legal infrastructure to meet evolving business needs.
Responsibilities:
Lead Contract Negotiations: Drive strategic and efficient negotiations for SaaS subscription, professional services, vendor, and partnership agreements with a focus on relationship building.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop strong cross-functional relationships, acting as a trusted legal advisor to support company initiatives and developing creative solutions for complex business needs.
Provide Legal Guidance: Advise on key legal matters, including data privacy, intellectual property, compliance, and procurement, to ensure business operations align with applicable laws and policies.
Improve Legal Processes: Continuously refine contract templates, agreements, and legal operations to enhance scalability and efficiency.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist in due diligence and legal review of potential acquisitions.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks by conducting thorough reviews and analyses of agreements and policies.
Requirements and Preferred Experience:
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
9+ years of hands-on generalist experience.
Expertise in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements.
Preferred experience includes: government procurement, employment law, product counseling, and data privacy.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and evaluate unique business challenges with creative solutions.
Collaborative mindset with a commitment to cross-functional teamwork.
High level of integrity, business ethics, and a strong work ethic.
Passionate about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government.
$180,000 - $205,000 a year
On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.
The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.