Commercial Counsel

Role Overview

Aderant is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join its Legal Department as the second attorney on the team. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on commercial lawyer who wants meaningful ownership of deals, direct exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to grow with a scaling SaaS business.

What You Will Do

Lead end-to-end negotiation of customer commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, legacy software licenses, amendments, and complex order forms. Act as the primary legal representative on client calls, negotiating directly with in-house legal teams at large and sophisticated law firms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is well suited for a lawyer who wants autonomy, direct responsibility, and exposure to complex, real-world commercial issues rather than a narrowly siloed legal function. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills and a willingness to operate as part of a lean, high-functioning legal team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 2–5 years of experience negotiating business-to-business commercial contracts, with technology and SaaS contracting experience strongly preferred
• Prior in-house experience is preferred, but strong candidates directly from a law firm will be considered
• Demonstrated experience negotiating against sophisticated counterparties with customized and heavily negotiated agreements
• Strong working knowledge of SaaS transactions, software licensing models, and professional services arrangements
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy concepts, including DPAs and international considerations
• Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt quickly, and operate effectively in an environment with evolving processes
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with clients, sales teams, and senior business stakeholders
• Sound business judgment and the ability to balance risk management with commercial realities

Benefits

• hybrid schedule of three days in office and two days remote
• opportunity to grow with a scaling SaaS business