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WP Engine · 3 days ago

Commercial Counsel, Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$156K/yr - $234K/yr

4+ years exp

WP Engine is a global technology company that empowers businesses to build and manage WordPress websites and applications. The Commercial Counsel will provide critical legal support, focusing on SaaS agreements and advising on legal issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Negotiate, structure, and manage numerous types of legal agreements, such as vendor, sales, partnership, confidentiality, and acquisition agreements

Ensure consistency of agreement terms with company goals and policies

Provide practical guidance to the business, balancing business objectives and legal risk

Maintain a solid understanding of the evolving domestic and international regulatory environments as they affect WP Engine. Act as the resident expert on compliance requirements and best practices

Work with the broader Legal team and other internal partners to develop and implement corporate legal-related policies. Train internal teams on these policies and monitor any necessary changes to department-level procedures

Qualification

State bar memberLegal experienceData privacy expertiseCybersecurity knowledgeCompliance understandingNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

State bar member in good standing

4-7 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house

Ability to understand business needs and partner with the business to craft solutions

Deep understanding of how to balance legal risk with business objectives

Ability to manage competing priorities and timelines based on larger company goals

Dedicated and comfortable providing advice and making decisions in a fast-changing environment

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility, with drive to cover areas of responsibility deeply and broadly

Excellent teammate and collaborator, with a strong client service focus. You will need to be a trusted business partner and know when to ask questions within the Legal team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should be able to effectively explain complex legal and/or regulatory concepts and guidelines to non-legal audiences

Preferred

Intellectual curiosity about WP Engine's services, and general knowledge of information technology, WordPress and software-as-a-service as a business model, and related legal issues are a plus