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Associate General Counsel
Company | WalkMe |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $280000 – $300000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | JD |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on technology transactions, SaaS agreements, and enterprise sales.
- Experience working in-house at a technology company (preferably in a high-growth or SaaS environment).
- Deep understanding of intellectual property licensing, commercial contract negotiation, and complex transactions.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a team while also acting as an individual contributor.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Willingness to accommodate colleagues and customers in different time zones around the world.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and Close Complex Deals – Lead negotiations for strategic, high-value enterprise contracts, including SaaS agreements, professional services contracts, and strategic partnerships.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship – Provide guidance and oversight to a small team of attorneys and contract specialists while also serving as an individual contributor.
- Strategic Business Partner – Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to develop innovative legal solutions that drive revenue.
- Intellectual Property & Licensing – Ensure proper structuring of IP licensing, data usage rights, and ownership provisions in contracts.
- Risk Management & Compliance – Advise on legal risks, contract structures, and regulatory requirements affecting software and technology sales.
- Process Optimization – Improve contract workflows, playbooks, and templates to streamline deal velocity and efficiency.
- Dispute Resolution & Governance – Address escalations, contract disputes, and policy considerations related to customer relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.