At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate and manage commercial contracts in a fast-paced software environment.
- Company: Join a leading investment group with a focus on innovative software companies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate across various teams.
- Why this job: Make an impact by supporting major corporations with critical software solutions.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of legal experience in commercial contracts and technology transactions.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 185000 $ per year.
Partner One is a long-term investment group specializing in the acquisition and growth of successful software companies. In business for over 30 years, we own some of the fastest-growing enterprise software companies in the world. Over 1,500 of the world's largest corporations and governments rely on our software for their most critical operations and to safeguard their most valuable data.
PartnerOne is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support commercial contracting across select portfolio companies. This is a full‑time, permanent role focused on hands‑on commercial work in a fast‑paced enterprise software environment. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for negotiating and managing a high volume of commercial matters, exercising sound judgment, and working independently with internal stakeholders across the business.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Enterprise software license agreements (primarily on‑prem)
- Cloud services agreements
- Reseller, VAR and channel partner agreements
- Professional services agreements
- Support sales and commercial teams by enabling efficient deal execution
- Manage multiple concurrent transactions with competing priorities in a high‑volume commercial environment
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, finance, operations, and product teams to resolve routine commercial issues independently
- Assist in managing disputes and litigation in coordination with external counsel
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience
- Strong background in commercial contracts and technology transactions, with demonstrated experience in enterprise software licensing
- Prior in‑house experience strongly preferred, or law‑firm experience supporting enterprise software clients with a high degree of autonomy
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent commercial judgment in complex negotiations under time pressure
- Solid understanding of intellectual property concepts relevant to software licensing and services arrangements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non‑legal stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Active membership in a relevant Bar association
The estimated global compensation range for this role is $50,000-$185,000 USD. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate's country of residence, local market benchmarks, and relevant experience. Where required by local law, region‑specific pay ranges will be provided automatically on job boards or shared directly with applicants.
Corporate Counsel employer: PartnerOne
At Partner One, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing professional development opportunities and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Located in a thriving tech hub, our Corporate Counsel will enjoy the unique advantage of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry while contributing to the success of leading software companies.
