Commercial Counsel - SaaS & Technology Transactions

Great commercial lawyers don’t just identify risk; they help the business find a smart path forward. At Absorb, we’re looking for a Commercial Counsel who brings that mindset to the table. You’ll be at the center of complex SaaS and technology deals, working alongside Sales, Product, Finance, Privacy, and Security to negotiate agreements, solve commercial challenges, and help the business move with confidence.

You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape how we approach emerging areas like AI contracting, making this a role where your expertise won’t just support the business—it will help influence how we grow.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements, and professional services agreements.
• Negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, data processing agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, technology partnerships, reseller, and distribution agreements.
• Advise on indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, intellectual property rights, data usage, confidentiality, privacy and information security obligations, payment terms, and termination rights.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, Procurement, Privacy, and Security to structure practical solutions and support timely deal closure.
• Independently manage concurrent negotiations, assess and escalate material legal and commercial risks, and provide clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support contracting for AI-enabled products and services, including issues relating to data use, model training, output rights, and allocation of risk.
• Collaborate on international transactions and jurisdiction-specific contracting requirements when needed.
• Develop and improve standard agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, and contract processes.

What You'll Bring

• Education & Bar Admission: Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree; active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial and technology transactional legal experience, with substantial hands-on negotiation of B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements.
• Legal Expertise: Strong commercial judgment, contract drafting, and negotiation skills, with working knowledge of technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy, and information security matters.
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams.
• Preferred: Experience with AI or generative AI contracting and global or cross-border commercial negotiations.

Technologies We Use

• MS Suite, LinkSquares, Ivo, Jira, Claude, OpenAI

What We Offer

• Work Environment: Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements 🏡
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location, retirement savings programs, and eligibility for two different bonus plans 🧘
• Time Off: Generous time off policies.
• Perks: New Hire Equipment Allowance and a monthly Flex Allowance to support your setup 📦
• Growth: Endless opportunities for career growth and internal mobility 🌱
• Culture: Employee-driven DE&I programs 🫶

About Absorb LMS

Absorb Software is a leading global AI-driven learning platform provider, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their workforce. The Absorb LMS platform delivers personalized, scalable, and engaging learning experiences for employees, customers, and partners worldwide. Trusted by over 3,300 organizations and 34 million users, Absorb is redefining the future of workplace learning through cutting-edge AI, seamless integrations, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.