Axon · 1 week ago
Corporate Counsel, Commercial
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAxon is on a mission to Protect Life, addressing critical safety and justice issues with their innovative technology. As Corporate Counsel, you will support the sales teams globally by structuring and negotiating complex transactions while building processes for a rapidly scaling business.
ElectronicsGovTechHardwareSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to global business partners (primarily including a growing and dynamic Sales organization) on transactional matters related to sale of Axon’s market-leading portfolio of public safety technology products, including, for example:
Structuring, reviewing and negotiating contracts for the disposition of Axon’s goods, services and SaaS solutions; and
Providing and recommending options for business partners with respect to contract negotiations and corresponding risk analyses
Supervise and review the Contracts Managers’ work
Set and enforce the risk levels acceptable to Axon through approvals and ownership of the knowledge bank and playbooks
Lead, support, execute and evolve team processes to help us build Legal contracting support for scale, including, for example:
Drafting, updating and maintaining template contract language, risk analyses, and policies and procedures; and
Supporting the development and implementation of our contract lifecycle management system
Provide other legal advice as needed related to Axon’s operations, including, for example, regulatory compliance matters or other legal requirements, and industry standards
Collaborate with other attorneys, contracts managers and administrative support to help grow, mentor and learn from others
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience (in-house preferred) negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts
Ability to structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including those for the sale of SaaS, hardware, and services
Experience negotiating intellectual property licensing and ownership agreements
Ability to act with urgency on all requests
Pass-first attitude with a desire to train and mentor others
Experience supporting large and dynamic organizations
Experience negotiating international agreements
Passion for process and organization
J.D. and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Experience designing, implementing, and administering contract lifecycle processes
Deep understanding of other software tools surrounding the contract process, preferably Generative AI, SalesForce, CLMs, and Microsoft Office
Benefits
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
Company
Axon
Axon provides electronic control devices to law enforcement and corrections agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2018-08-07Post Ipo Equity· $246M
2001-06-07IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Reitz
SVP Software Engineering
Anthony Baldoni
VP Strategic Initiatives
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