Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel drafts, reviews, and negotiates SaaS and technology agreements, providing practical legal guidance to internal business teams, simplifying complex legal concepts for clear communication, and proactively managing contract-related risks. This role contributes to the continuous improvement of departmental procedures, mentors non-attorney negotiators, and supports broader legal initiatives as needed.

What You will Do 

• Draft and negotiate complex SaaS/technology agreements to support the needs of our sales teams and customers
• Analyze legal risk with attention to detail while creatively overcoming obstacles
• Communicate and draft complex issues by simplifying them in plain English
• Provide practical legal guidance in a timely manner to various corporate departments such as Sales Operations and Renewals teams
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of department processes and templates
• Mentor and assist contract negotiators (non-attorneys) in their support of sales negotiations
• Contribute to handling a range of legal matters by supporting other members of the legal department on an as-needed basis
• Working knowledge of US privacy laws and GDPR will be considered a plus

Requirements: 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and current admission to the Texas Bar in good standing or other U.S. jurisdiction
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or global corporation
• Experience negotiating technology transactions and complex commercial transactions with a familiarity of legal issues surrounding Cloud/SaaS product offerings and software licensing
• Solid understanding of privacy frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and global data protection best practices.
• Experience with procurement processes, such as RFP (Request for Proposal) process, negotiation of contracts, drafting contractual clauses and use of alternative contracting vehicles preferred (through partner or re-sellers)
• Ability and confidence necessary to work independently and across multiple functions
• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with a variety of levels and audiences
• Self-starter able to work in a very fast paced, changing environment with ability to juggle several priorities at the same time

BONUS SKILLS (Not Required, But Preferred)

• Experience working with international teams or negotiating contracts involving cross-border data transfers.
• Familiarity with SaaS platform infrastructure, cloud security standards, or vendor due diligence requirements.
• Certification in data privacy or security (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM) a plus.

What We Offer

• Open paid time off
• Hybrid schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
• 100% company-paid volunteer time
• 401k with a company match
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition/Continuing Education reimbursement program
• Bonus Potential – Quarterly and Holidays Worked

At our core, Trintechers stand committed to fostering a culture rooted in our core values – Humble, Empowered, Reliable, and Open. Together, these values guide our actions, define our identity, and inspire us to continuously strive for excellence in everything we do.

Should you require (or need) accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please provide your requirements to recruiting@trintech.com and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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