Attorney, Automation, Bar Membership, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Business Model, Business Support, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Non-Disclosures, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Partner Sales, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Risk, Risk Management, Sales Cycle, Sales Operations, Software as a Service (SaaS), Statement of Work (SOW), Support Documentation, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Position Overview
onPhase, a leading provider of financial automation and payment solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and business-minded Corporate Counsel to join our team. This role will focus heavily on commercial contracting while also serving as a key partner to the business by supporting customer and vendor agreements and helping manage legal risk.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable managing a high volume of agreements, and has the ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts while balancing legal considerations with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of customer-facing and revenue-generating agreements, including SaaS agreements, Services Agreements, Statements of Work, order forms, and Non-Disclosure Agreements, as well as vendor contracts.
- Independently manage the full contract lifecycle, including redlining, negotiation, and execution of agreements.
- Partner closely with Sales and Revenue Operations teams to support deal structuring, contract negotiations, and timely deal closure.
- Provide clear, practical guidance on contract terms, including liability, indemnification, payment terms, and service levels, balancing risk with business objectives.
- Lead contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners, driving agreements to resolution in a timely manner.
- Support efforts to improve contract turnaround time and streamline contracting workflows to accelerate the sales cycle.
- Identify and assess legal and business risks in agreements and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Assist with compliance-related matters, including data privacy and security considerations.
- Maintain organized documentation and support contract and legal record management.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contracting best practices.
- Support the management of outside counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
- Assist with additional legal and business initiatives as the company continues to grow.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing.
2-4 years of experience in commercial contracting (law firm or in-house).
Demonstrated ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
Experience handling a high volume of contracts in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a practical and solutions-oriented manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a SaaS, fintech, or technology company.
Familiarity with subscription-based business models.
Exposure to data privacy and security requirements.
Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.