Job Description

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial & Data)

Location: Fully Remote (East Coast hours)

A high-growth global data and SaaS business operating within the life sciences sector is seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to join its commercial legal team. This is a key hire within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment supporting a product suite built around real-world data and analytics.

The role sits within a global legal function and partners closely with sales and product teams, advising on complex commercial agreements and the use of regulated data. This position offers strong exposure to a scaling business, significant responsibility early on, and the opportunity to operate in a highly collaborative, international team.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of outbound commercial agreements, including SaaS and data licensing contracts
• Advise sales and product teams on commercial deal structure and risk in a fast-moving environment
• Provide guidance on data usage, including privacy considerations and compliance frameworks
• Support matters involving real-world data, including advising on regulatory requirements such as HIPAA
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes and contract management systems

Candidate Profile

• J.D. and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• 3 to 5 years of legal experience, with prior in-house experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in commercial contracting within SaaS, technology, or data-driven businesses
• Experience with data privacy and regulated datasets required
• Exposure to data licensing strongly preferred
• Prior experience in life sciences or biotech is advantageous
• Independent, pragmatic, and able to operate effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with commercial stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to adapt and take ownership in a scaling organization

Compensation

• The base salary range for the position is $125k-$150K.

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