Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

Elite is the trusted automation platform for law firm operations across most of the world's largest and most successful law firms. Elite has guided firms through every technology shift and today delivers the only cloud-native SaaS platform that unifies financial, invoice, time, and data management into a single system of action. With embedded AI, predictive analytics, and integrated payments, Elite's products enable firms to shorten billing cycles, reduce write-offs, and unlock firm-wide insights, making financial operations the foundation for law firm innovation and growth. Learn more at elite.com.

Position Overview

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Counsel will be a key member of Elite's Legal team, supporting Elite's commercial, product, compliance, privacy, and corporate legal needs. The Senior Counsel will draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements, advise the business on commercial, product, privacy and compliance matters, and help the Legal team embrace AI and technology to work smarter and more efficiently.

Work Arrangement: Remote

This role requires the individual to be based in the United States, with flexibility across U.S. time zones.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, partner, licensing, and SaaS agreements, as well as NDAs and other day-to-day contracts.
• Collaborate with Elite's business teams to standardize contract forms, templates, and playbooks and increase efficiency of deal execution and processes.
• Assist with the management and implementation of Elite's compliance program, policies, and procedures.
• Advise the commercial and product teams on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Advise the business on privacy and data security law, including staying current on applicable privacy and security laws, rules, regulations and industry standards.
• Advise on legal and risk issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence in Elite's products and operations, including emerging AI laws and regulations, and help shape internal AI use policies.
• Identify, evaluate, and champion AI and legal technology tools (such as contract lifecycle management and AI-assisted drafting and review) to improve the speed and quality of the Legal team's work.
• Support general corporate matters as needed, including corporate governance, and intellectual property.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the department and Elite overall.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience practicing law, in-house and at a law firm, with a strong background in commercial contract drafting and negotiating, compliance and privacy.
• Prior in-house experience within the SaaS or technology industry required (at least 3-4 years in-house, with prior experience at a law firm ideal);
• AI curious: a genuine interest in artificial intelligence and a demonstrated willingness to experiment with generative AI tools to rethink how legal work gets done.
• Technology savvy: comfortable learning and adopting new technology and legal tech platforms quickly, with an eye toward automation and process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and a practical, business-minded approach to managing legal risk.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business priorities
• Ability to travel up as business needs require
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.
• Role requires the following physical capacity: Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work
• Must be legally authorized to work in United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package ($153,000-$170,000 base salary + variable component)
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Global Parental Leave
• Calm, free premium subscription
• Employee Discount Program

• Elite may use technology, including artificial intelligence-enabled tools, to assist in aspects of the recruiting and employment process. These tools are used to support, but not replace, human decision-making.
• Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Additional Information

At Elite Technology, we embrace an employee-centric, flexible work model that empowers you to do your best work in the environment that suits you. However, we also recognize the importance of in-person collaboration for key moments that truly matter.

In our flexible remote approach, you have the freedom to choose a workspace within your home country that best fits your needs. Our corporate offices are located in New York City, Los Angeles, Costa Rica, and the Philippines, providing additional options for those who prefer or need a hybrid work environment.

Our diverse global team spans the U.S., Canada, U.K., Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Australia. Please note that at this time, we are unable to hire employees located in Quebec or Ontario Provinces, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.