Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts

This role can either be based in our New York, New York headquarters or remote in the USA, with a preference for the east coast. The Corporate Counsel of Commercial Contracts is primarily responsible for independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, with a heavy emphasis on revenue-generating contracts with our customers. The Corporate Counsel will partner with all levels and functions of the business, including Sales, Marketing, Information Security, Product, and Content, among others, to help AlphaSense achieve its high-growth goals. This role is essential to our growth and will have an immediate impact in our dynamic, fast-paced culture.

About the Role: 

This role can either be based in our New York, New York headquarters or remote in the USA, with a preference for the east coast. The Corporate Counsel of Commercial Contracts is primarily responsible for independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, with a heavy emphasis on revenue-generating contracts with our customers. The Corporate Counsel will partner with all levels and functions of the business, including Sales, Marketing, Information Security, Product, and
Content, among others, to help AlphaSense achieve its high-growth goals. This role is essential to our growth and will have an immediate impact in our dynamic, fast-paced culture.

Who You Are:

• J.D. from a top law school and admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction;
• 2+ years’ experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial software and technology subscription agreements in-house or with a nationally recognized law firm;

• Ability to manage a high volume of commercial contracts including Master Services Agreements, Services Agreements, SOWs, Service Level Agreements, Orders Forms, NDAs; etc.;
• Superior business acumen with an unrivaled commitment and deep-seated need to provide responsive client service to our teams and get things done; approaches responsibilities with a business friendly and pragmatic mindset while maintaining a commensurate balance of legal risk;

• Energetic, authentic, and friendly with a great sense of humor; capable of displaying strong negotiation skills and the ability to support difficult positions in a firm and patient manner;

• Effective communicator with the ability to interact with both internal and external professionals of all types and backgrounds;
• Proficient with contracts management software; and
• Experience with information security, data privacy, intellectual property, and/or financial services a plus.

What You’ll Do:

• You will take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and reviewing the company’s commercial contracts and provide general transactional support cross the organization with a heavy emphasis on sales;
• Help create and enhance playbooks to establish company parameters to scale the legal function as the company grows;
• Establish the proper processes and procedures to ensure commercial contracts are always provided prompt attention;
• Provide legal and strategic business advice to ensure agreements are consistent with playbooks, internal policies, and processes;
• Remain informed of the shifting legal landscape relating to applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact commercial agreements.

Base Compensation Range*:  $120,000 – $132,000