Overview
Corporate Counsel Jobs in Palo Alto, CA at SymphonyAI
Title: Corporate Counsel
Company: SymphonyAI
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Introduction
Overview: SymphonyAI is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel (5-8 years) to join our Legal team. This role manages a broad range of commercial legal matters supporting our B2B operations across the Americas, with exposure to EMEA and APAC markets. The ideal candidate brings a blend of law firm experience and in-house acumen to negotiate complex technology contracts, advise cross-functional teams, and deliver pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance that enables growth while protecting the company’s interests.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Contract negotiation and management
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, perpetual software licenses, reseller/distribution agreements, NDAs, professional services agreements, and SOWs.
- Lead negotiations with counterparty counsel, balancing risk and commercial objectives.
- Manage the contract lifecycle from initial negotiation through execution and post-close administration.
- Commercial law support
- Advise Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations on contract terms, legal implications, and risk mitigation.
- Translate business needs into workable legal solutions and manage internal stakeholder expectations and timelines.
- Provide guidance on negotiation strategies and commercial risk to non-legal colleagues.
- Intellectual property in contracts
- Review and negotiate IP ownership, licensing, and indemnification clauses.
- Advise on IP implications of SaaS arrangements, data usage, and third-party technology integrations.
- Identify and mitigate IP exposure in customer and vendor agreements.
- Privacy, data protection, and compliance
- Advise on privacy and data protection obligations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant standards) within commercial contracts.
- Ensure agreements include appropriate data handling, security, and breach notification terms.
- Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulatory considerations impacting B2B SaaS operations.
- Cross-regional support
- Support contracts and matters across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
- Navigate multi-jurisdictional considerations in customer and vendor agreements.
- Collaborate with global teams and manage external counsel in non-U.S. markets as needed.
- Contribute to legal risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state.
- Experience: 5-8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience.
- Technology contracts: Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, including SaaS and perpetual licenses.
- Commercial acumen: Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes; experience advising non-legal stakeholders.
- Contract negotiation: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve complex commercial issues pragmatically.
- In-house legal operations: Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage a diverse portfolio of matters.
- IP fundamentals: Working knowledge of IP concepts (patents, copyrights, trade secrets) as they arise in commercial contracts.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at distilling complex legal concepts for business audiences.
- Self-direction: Strong organizational and time-management skills; comfortable working with limited supervision.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Industry experience in retail, financial services, or banking.
- Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection/privacy laws relevant to B2B operations.
- Comfort using AI-assisted legal tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) for contract review, analysis, and legal research.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Deep familiarity with SaaS business models, cloud computing, and technology licensing.
- Experience developing negotiation strategies and managing high-stakes commercial discussions.
Hybrid/On-site Requirements:
- Remote role based in the U.S., with collaboration across time zones. Occasional flexible hours may be needed to support EMEA and APAC stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and additional company perks.
- Final compensation and benefits details will be shared during the interview process and may vary by location and experience.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and veteran statuses.
About Us
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI today serves 1500+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.
