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 centre 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.

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

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree with active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial and technology transactional legal experience, with substantial hands-on negotiation of B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements.
• Strong commercial judgment, contract drafting and negotiation skills, and working knowledge of technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy, and information security matters.
• 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/cross-border commercial negotiations.

Technologies We Use

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

What We Offer

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements 🏡
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including retirement savings programs, eligibility for two different bonus plans, generous time off, and comprehensive medical and dental coverage 🧘
• New Hire Equipment Allowance and monthly Flex Allowance to support your success 📦
• Endless opportunity for career growth and internal mobility 🌱
• 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.