SaaS Contracts Counsel

24-MAG
New York, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking experienced SaaS Contracts Counsel professionals to contribute their expertise in technology transactions, commercial contract drafting, negotiation, redlining, and legal risk assessment to advanced AI training and evaluation initiatives.

What You Will Do

Review and develop realistic technology contract scenarios, evaluate AI-generated legal analyses, and contribute to structured contract redlining exercises.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Selected legal professionals will review and develop realistic technology contract scenarios, evaluate AI-generated legal analyses, and contribute to structured contract redlining exercises.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active admission to practise law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum of 3 years of in-house legal experience focused on technology transactions
  • Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and redlining commercial technology agreements
  • Strong practical expertise in SaaS and software-related contractual arrangements
  • Extensive experience negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Strong understanding of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality provisions
  • Practical experience with Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and related contractual requirements
  • Ability to assess legal and commercial risks within complex technology transactions
  • Strong knowledge of contract interpretation, negotiation strategy, and commercial drafting principles
  • Experience identifying problematic provisions and developing practical contractual revisions
  • Demonstrated ability to assess competing drafting approaches and explain their implications
  • Strong analytical reasoning and attention to legal and contractual detail
  • Excellent written communication skills for preparing clear legal assessments and recommendations
  • Strong verbal communication and ability to explain complex contractual issues effectively
  • Experience collaborating with legal, commercial, product, or technology stakeholders
  • Ability to manage independent legal review assignments and apply consistent evaluation standards
  • Experience developing legal review guidelines, assessment criteria, or quality control procedures is advantageous
  • Familiarity with legal technology platforms, AI-assisted contract review, or AI training initiatives is beneficial
  • Prior corporate law firm experience in M&A or private equity fund formation is preferred
  • Strong understanding of the practical requirements and commercial priorities of in-house legal teams
  • Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional professional environments
  • Commitment to accuracy, sound legal judgement, and high-quality legal work product
  • Interest in applying legal expertise to advanced AI research and technology development
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