What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel, Commercial & Operations position at Technosylva?
Salary: About TechnosylvaTechnosylva is a global leader in wildfire and extreme weather risk mitigation software. The Companys market-leading solutions, enhanced by AI and machine learning capabilities, provide real-time and predictive insights to support electric utility, insurance and government agency customers.Technosylva has provided critical solutions for the past 26 years. In 2022 the organization entered a period of significant growth and transformation with investment from TA Associates, a leading growth PE firm, scaling to about 175 employees and offering its product in over 10 countries. In 2024 General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, announced a strategic growth investment in Technosylva to support the company in its mission.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Legal Counsel, Commercial & Operations professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced SaaS environment. This role blends hands-on commercial contracting with legal operations enablement helping the business teams of Technosylva and its affiliates in North America and Europe move quickly while ensuring compliance and consistency.Youll handle the end-to-end contracting process for SaaS deals, collaborate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Product, and drive the adoption of legal technology and AI tools to streamline workflows. This is a unique opportunity for a pragmatic, business-minded legal professional who wants to build scalable systems not just manage risk.ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, NDAs, DPAs, partner agreements, and vendor contracts.Support cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Product) in structuring deals and resolving contracting issues efficiently.Implement and maintain scalable contract management and legal AI tools to improve turnaround time and consistency.Develop templates, playbooks, and process improvements to standardize contracting and reduce friction for business teams.Support corporate governance, compliance, and data privacy initiatives as the company expands globally.Manage contract reporting, and data tracking to provide visibility into contract status and key metrics.Partner with leadership to identify legal risks and provide proactive, solution-oriented guidance.Serve as a connector between the legal function and the rest of the organization ensuring alignment, transparency, and trust.RequirementsJD degree and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.57 years of experience in commercial contracting in a SaaS or technology environment.Strong understanding of SaaS deal structures, subscription models, and data privacy considerations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).Experience building or managing legal operations functions, including process design and AI-powered legal tools.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate legal language into business terms.Self-starter who enjoys taking ownership and making a meaningful impact in a nimble organization.(Preferred) Experience working with international teams and cross-border agreements.