Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school., Active license to practice law and in good standing with a state bar., At least 5 years of experience in enterprise software contract negotiations, especially SaaS or cloud-based solutions., Strong business acumen with excellent negotiation and communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts including MSAs, SaaS, NDAs, and vendor agreements.

Coordinate and drive follow-up on cross-functional contract review inquiries to ensure timely resolution.

Identify legal risks in existing contracts and recommend revisions to mitigate them.

Provide legal guidance to internal teams on compliance, risk management, and industry standards.

Job description

Why you should choose DTEX as your next career:

Opportunity to be part of a disruptive high growth success story.
DTEX is a great place to work because of its mission-oriented culture and passion for protecting customers.
We offer exciting growth opportunities and an excellent platform for individuals to contribute to thought leadership as experts in their field.
We are uniquely positioned to solve highly relevant and complex risks and challenges associated with insider risk.
Opportunity to be part of a business that’s passionate about creating first-of-a-kind solutions.
Best in class benefits

What is the Role:
DTEX is seeking a highly skilled and business-savvy Commercial Counsel to support our fast-growing SaaS organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract negotiation, drafting and review with a focus on revenue and procurement contracts. This role will be key in ensuring our business and legal objectives are met while mitigating risk. The ideal candidate will have experience working cross functionally with sales, marketing, product, security and finance and will be excited to act as an advisor to various business units across the organization.

What You Will Do:

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts including MSAs, SaaS agreements, On Premise agreements, NDAs, Partner agreements, and procurement/vendor agreements.
Serve as primary point of contact for coordinating and driving follow-up on all cross functional inquiries related to contract review, ensuring timely resolution and alignment across internal stakeholders.
Own the review of existing contracts to identify and flag non – standard terms, assess legal and commercial risks, and recommend necessary revisions to align with company standards.
Proactively improve the speed and efficiency of the sales cycle and enterprise deal processes without compromising risk mitigation.
Identify potential legal risks and liabilities and provide strategic guidance to senior management to mitigate them.
Support and advise on corporate governance including compliance with federal and state regulations.
Offer proactive legal advice to internal departments, including finance, marketing, HR, and operations, to ensure legal compliance and minimize risks.
Collaborate with outside counsel relationships as needed.
Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory and industry standards.
Support intellectual property protection and licensing.
Conduct legal research on emerging legal issues and industry-specific trends that may impact the company
Assist with due diligence and legal aspects of M&A transactions as needed.

We are looking for you if you have/are:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law and in good standing with a state bar.
5+ years’ experience in complex, enterprise software (SaaS/Cloud and / or on-premise software) contract negotiations, and a successful track record supporting sales professionals.
Strong business acumen; able to weigh risk pragmatically and partner with GTM, finance, security and product teams to drive results.
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
Business-oriented with a strong ability to pragmatically balance risk and organizational needs.
Experience with international contracts and cross-border legal issues.
Experience working in a fast-paced startup or scaling tech environment.
Meaningful experience and subject matter knowledge in key areas like software licensing, information security, and key contract provisions like indemnification, warranties, SLAs, etc.
Experience with Federal Government Contracting
Experience in Tech / Healthcare & Finance industries a plus
Experience with Data Privacy and Cybersecurity compliance frameworks a plus

We take good care of our people. Our benefits include:

Fully remote company
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Flexible time off
Company computer hardware of your choice
Work from home setup reimbursement
Health & wellness perks including
Virtual events, happy hours, trivia, and fun
Monthly Internet & Phone Reimbursement
Opportunities to learn and grow.

DTEX Systems is one of the most trusted and innovative brands in the cyber security market. We have received significant financial backing from leading VC firms and have just set a record-breaking year of growth. So why not trust DTEX with that all important next step in your career?

DTEX Systems is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $160k-$200k

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