In-House Counsel

Vendor Management Counsel, Technology — Palo Alto

  • LocationPalo Alto, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3+ PQE
  • Compensation$147k–$221k
  • PracticeTechnology

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Join a sophisticated in-house legal team supporting commercial contracting and vendor management for a growth-oriented technology organization. You will be the primary lawyer handling a broad range of vendor and supplier agreements, partnering closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders.

The role requires handling high-volume contracting at scale, with particular emphasis on technology, cloud/SaaS, and AI-related agreements. You will draft and negotiate standard and complex contracts, develop playbooks and templates, and monitor regulatory developments affecting vendor relationships and AI/data issues.

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum 3 years' experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements (SaaS, cloud, professional services, statements of work)
  • Practical familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts (data rights, acceptable use, confidentiality of inputs/outputs, indemnities, IP ownership)
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, project-management skills and ability to manage a high volume of matters to competing deadlines
  • Business-oriented mindset with experience partnering with IT, security, and finance; experience with CLM systems and privacy/security frameworks preferred

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