Legal Counsel (Commercial)

groundcover•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

groundcover is a fast-growing B2D company reinventing the way developers monitor their cloud-native applications. We provide teams with the insights they need to troubleshoot better and faster when it matters most. Our mission is to make even the most complex systems feel seamless delivering an intuitive and powerful developer experience. We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Operations team. If you’re excited about tech, love contracts, and are eager to be a trusted advisor in a dynamic company - we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

7+ years of experience as legal counsel with a strong emphasis on commercial law in the high-tech industry.
Demonstrated, hands-on experience with SaaS agreements and licensing models – a must.
Proven experience supporting Sales teams and closing commercial transactions.
Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and a business-minded approach.
Qualified to practice law in New York.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in startup environments - a strong advantage.
General familiarity with privacy and data protection law – an advantage.
Experience working with Israeli companies or the Israeli tech ecosystem – a strong advantage.
Knowledge of Hebrew – an advantage.

Responsibilities

Serve as a legal partner to the Sales team throughout the sales cycle, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating: customer agreements and licensing agreements, NDAs, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs);
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers;
Support HR and leadership with employment-related agreements, including offer letters and employment contracts;
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders;
Collaborate with Finance, Marketing and Sales teams;
Support privacy and data protection matters as needed.