15Five · 19 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years exp15Five is a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses and their people thrive by turning insights into action. The Corporate Counsel will serve as the in-house legal partner, managing core legal operations, including customer and vendor contracting, privacy and data protection, and regulatory compliance while partnering closely with various teams across the organization.
Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Own and manage the contract lifecycle process:
Manage customer contract reviews, negotiations and deviations, including MSAs, DPAs, SLAs, NDAs, and order forms
Gather internal feedback in the customer contracting process; work with Sales, Finance, and Customer Success teams to identify customer requests and determine the best approach to meeting customer needs
Review and implement ways to increase efficiency in the contract workflow process
Bubble up consistent contracting issues for discussion and resolutionReview and respond to legal requests for customer and vendor agreements
Enforce organizational contract policies and procedures
Assist in the evaluation and updating of company document templates such as Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies, etc
Own privacy, data protection, and security-related legal matters:
Review and manage DPAs and privacy-related contractual terms
Advise on data protection obligations, including but not limited to GDPR, CCPA, & the EU AI Act
Partner with Security and Compliance teams on SOC 2 requirements and audits
Support required compliance training initiatives
Lead regulatory and compliance initiatives:
Monitor and advise on evolving regulations impacting SaaS, AI, HR technology, privacy, and employment data
Partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance obligations are understood and met
Provide corporate, HR, IP, and operational legal support:
Coordinate with Finance on insurance policies and broker relationships
Support corporate governance matters
Manage legal aspects of leases and subleases
Provide guidance on independent contractor agreements, including domestic and international engagements
Coordinate with external IP counsel on trademarks, patents, and intellectual property strategy
Serve as a strategic legal partner to the organization:
Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to Sales, Finance, HR, Product, and Operations teams
Partner with outside counsel on employment, IP, and specialized legal matters
Build and document scalable legal processes that enable growth while managing risk
Complete additional projects as requested based on business needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with 6+ years in-house
Experience negotiating with customers and working directly with sales teams, preferably in the SaaS industry
J.D. or equivalent degree from accredited law school
Active member of the bar in at least one state in the United States
The ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests
A deep understanding of the relevant areas of law, including contract law, privacy law, employment law, intellectual property law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating perseverance, humor, and dedication while displaying a strong backbone when needed
Understand how to balance competing priorities
Comfortable in a high-growth start-up environment
High level of attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and dedication to accuracy
The ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision with 15Five cost subsidy
Employer paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Term Life
Family planning support with enhanced medical plans and consultation programs
Inclusive Benefits Stipend
Access to mental health support via TalkSpace
Physical wellness online coaching
Flexible Time Off Program
Generous leave for new parents
Military leave
16 Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Program
401K with 4% Matching after 6 months
Remote work
Work with experts in leadership, culture, and personal development
Weekly Thrive Time
Reimbursement programs
Company
15Five
15Five is the strategic performance management platform that drives action and impact, helping businesses and their people thrive.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$94.1MKey Investors
ServiceNowQuad PartnersN47
2022-12-08Private Equity
2022-07-21Series C· $52M
2019-06-18Series B· $30.7M
Leadership Team
David Hassell
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Morrisroe
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-09-19
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