SaaS / Commercial Contracts Attorney

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a leading GovTech software company that provides cloud-based workforce, HR, recruiting, onboarding, and talent management solutions to state and local government agencies nationwide in its search for a SaaS Commercial Counsel.

This is a fully remote contract opportunity covering a critical vacancy on the legal team while the company conducts a permanent search. The engagement is expected to last approximately 2-3 months, with an immediate start preferred. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience negotiating and advising on SaaS and technology transactions in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable working independently with internal business stakeholders from day one.

Pay: $75-$100/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including: SaaS subscription agreements, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Vendor and partner agreements
• Provide practical legal guidance to sales, operations, procurement, and business teams.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks associated with customer and vendor transactions.
• Advise on key contractual issues, including indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, security obligations, confidentiality, and data privacy.
• Support negotiations with public-sector customers and procurement stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate timely contract execution while balancing business objectives and legal risk.
• Assist with general commercial and contract-related legal matters as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience practicing in-house and/or at a law firm with a focus on commercial contracts, technology transactions, or SaaS agreements.
• Demonstrated experience independently negotiating SaaS and technology-related agreements.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles and risk allocation provisions.
• Experience reviewing privacy and data security terms, including data processing and information security requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously and quickly integrate into an existing legal function.
• Excellent business judgment, communication skills, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SaaS, software, cloud, technology, or GovTech companies.
• Experience negotiating agreements with public-sector, government, education, or municipal customers.
• Familiarity with privacy and data security frameworks, including CCPA/CPRA and GDPR.

Assignment Details

• Fully remote within the United States
• Contract engagement anticipated to last approximately 2-3 months
• Immediate start preferred