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Accela · 4 days ago

Legal Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

6+ years exp

Accela is a leader in government software solutions and is seeking a proactive and business-minded Legal Director to support their sales and services teams. This role involves providing legal advice on commercial transactions, negotiating SaaS agreements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support revenue growth.

Business Process Automation (BPA)GovernmentGovTechMobile AppsSaaSSoftware

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and maintenance agreements

Partner with Sales and Services teams to drive deals to closure efficiently while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Provide strategic legal guidance on RFPs, government procurement processes, and contract structures

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement scalable legal processes and templates that support revenue growth

Support cross-functional initiatives involving legal input, including compliance, sales operations, and risk management

Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting SaaS and public sector contracting

Identify and develop a secondary area of legal expertise (e.g., privacy, compliance, or employment law) to support broader legal team initiatives

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Negotiating commercial contractsSaaS business modelsActive state bar membershipLegal experience in technologyManage prioritiesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills