Corporate Attorney

SPS Commerce•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the global retail supply chain! Position Summary: As a Corporate Attorney on our Legal team, you will own the preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and data processing agreements, while providing legal guidance to teams across the organization - including Information Security, Technology, and Product. You'll serve as the company's primary legal resource on data privacy, AI governance, and corporate compliance, and partner closely with the General Counsel on strategic transactions and special projects. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role with a high level of responsibility and direct interaction with both customers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

J.D. and active Minnesota license to practice law required
7+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience
Knowledge of contract law, privacy law, and corporate law as would normally be acquired through successful experience in a similar position
Working knowledge of privacy and data protection law including CCPA and GDPR, and experience negotiating data processing agreements
Familiarity with AI governance principles and emerging legal issues associated with generative and agentic AI
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage competing priorities and demands with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively verbally and in writing
Prior customer service and/or project management experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience with SaaS contracts preferred
Salesforce.com and contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform experience, and experience with AI-powered contract review and negotiation tools preferred
Experience with privacy program management tools and DPA negotiation preferred

Responsibilities

Drive resolution for contract review, negotiation, questions, and change requests, working proactively with internal departments to resolve requests in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate with the business to understand its direction and apply that understanding to improvements or modifications to existing forms, materials, and processes to maximize efficiency and mitigate risk
Update all standard contracts and forms including customer sales order templates in Salesforce and purchasing templates, and partner with Procurement on vendor contracts through the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system
Own the company's privacy program end-to-end, including compliance with CCPA, GDPR, cross-border data transfer requirements, and emerging U.S. state privacy laws, and lead negotiation of data processing agreements (DPAs) with customers and vendors
Lead AI governance for the organization, developing risk frameworks and acceptable-use standards for AI tools and generative and agentic AI systems, and advising Product and Engineering on data use, output liability, IP, and regulatory alignment
Build, deploy, and continuously refine AI-powered tools that streamline review and negotiation of customer contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and DPAs, driving measurable gains in team productivity
Serve as primary legal partner to Information Security on data governance, vendor risk, and incident and breach response
Support corporate and strategic transactions including M&A integration
Execute special projects as requested by the General Counsel