Sr. Corporate Counsel

OpenGov
401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
660 3rd St (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
OpenGov is home to an exceptional team - passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nation's state and local government, we're transforming communities so they can thrive! Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster, ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for, creating safer infrastructure, modernizing the permitting process, and assisting with disaster recovery. The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people's lives! OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes America's Best Startup Employer Join our smart, fun, and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life! OpenGov is seeking a dynamic and experienced attorney to join our Legal Team! Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Employment, the Sr. Corporate Counsel will play a key role in driving business success by drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial technology agreements, managing risk, and supporting M&A activity. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Security, and Revenue Operations, in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The role offers significant opportunities to impact OpenGov's growth and help scale our legal infrastructure to meet evolving business needs. Responsibilities: Lead Contract Negotiations: Drive strategic and efficient negotiations for SaaS subscription, professional services, vendor, and partnership agreements with a focus on relationship building. Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop strong cross-functional relationships, acting as a trusted legal advisor to support company initiatives and developing creative solutions for complex business needs. Provide Legal Guidance: Advise on key legal matters, including data privacy, intellectual property, compliance, and procurement, to ensure business operations align with applicable laws and policies. Improve Legal Processes: Continuously refine contract templates, agreements, and legal operations to enhance scalability and efficiency. Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist in due diligence and legal review of potential acquisitions. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks by conducting thorough reviews and analyses of agreements and policies. Requirements and Preferred Experience: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. 9+ years of hands-on generalist experience. Expertise in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements. Preferred experience includes: government procurement, employment law, product counseling, and data privacy. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to exercise independent judgment and evaluate unique business challenges with creative solutions. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to cross-functional teamwork. High level of integrity, business ethics, and a strong work ethic. Passionate about OpenGov's mission to power more effective and accountable government. On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location. What makes OpenGov unique Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018! Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more. Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video! Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. We almost forgot to mention: New parents get paid leave to welcome your new bundle of joy into your family. Plus, a wellness stipend for gym memberships/fitness classes for medical plan enrollees, employer HSA contribution, 401k with employer match, and lunch in-office every Wednesday. Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies. Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government. Come join us and make a positive social impact! OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.