Senior Corporate Counsel

Who you are

• 6+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience negotiating commercial software licensing contracts
• A JD from an accredited law school
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a current practicing certificate, or otherwise qualified and in good standing to practice law in another relevant jurisdiction
• Strong commercial judgment and experience working directly with business stakeholders
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple negotiations and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• A practical approach to legal advice, with the judgment to distinguish material risks from issues that should not slow a deal down
• (Tacos? If you need an ice-breaker, ask how we say thanks by giving tacos!)
• Experience working with open source software or open source licensing

What the job involves

• As Senior Corporate Counsel, you’ll help Coder move commercial agreements from the first redline to signature with clarity and good judgment. You’ll partner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, and Finance to negotiate contracts that support the business while managing legal risk
• You’ll lead negotiations across our commercial agreements and help teammates work through legal questions as deals progress
• You’ll bring practical guidance, clear communication, and a strong understanding of how in-house legal teams support growing businesses
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and business partners
• Partner closely with Sales and Deal Desk throughout the contracting process
• Work with Finance and other internal stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual issues
• Provide practical legal guidance that balances business goals with appropriate risk management
• Help move negotiations forward by identifying issues, explaining tradeoffs, and finding workable solutions
• Support consistent, efficient contracting practices as Coder grows

The application process

• We believe that the interview process should be transparent, consistent, and enjoyable. We value your time and hope to complete the interview process in two to four weeks, if schedules allow. Through your interviews, you will meet a mix of individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders

Benefits

• Generous medical / dental / vision coverage
• 4% 401(k) match
• Fertility benefits through Carrot Fertility and generous parental leave
• Monthly “perks” stipend for wellness, learning and development, travel, etc
• Flexible time off
• Remote work from anywhere, or join our Austin or San Francisco offices
• Annual workstation allowance for your home office
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years