Senior Corporate Counsel

Epicor • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel, Sr will serve as a strategic legal partner to the business, advising on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters, including complex commercial transactions, technology-related matters, and strategic deal structures. This role will lead the drafting and negotiation of customer agreements while supporting sales and corporate initiatives across a global technology organization. The position will also provide legal guidance on intellectual property, privacy, and compliance matters while helping balance legal risk with business objectives.

Requirements

• Experience in a technology organization, preferably supporting cloud computing, SaaS, software licensing, subscription services, and professional services businesses.
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience supporting customer-facing transactions and complex commercial agreements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to be proactive and take initiative to address issues as they arise.
• Strong computer skills required, including MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to use AI effectively to drive enhanced personal and team productivity

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of applicable experience and demonstrated success in commercial, technology, and corporate legal matters.
• Significant experience negotiating complex customer-facing commercial agreements and supporting enterprise sales organizations.
• Experience structuring and advising on sophisticated technology transactions and strategic commercial relationships.
• Experience managing and developing employees (manager role only).
• 4+ years of enterprise software industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, including intellectual property, software, privacy, product compliance, and commercial transactions.
• Partner closely with Commercial Sales, Revenue Operations, and executive stakeholders to structure, negotiate, and close complex enterprise technology transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate strategic commercial agreements, including SaaS, cloud, software licensing, subscription, consulting services, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Support global sales initiatives by balancing legal risk with commercial objectives and enabling efficient deal execution.
• Strong familiarity and comfort level negotiating data processing addendums with both existing and new customers.
• Advise on sophisticated commercial deal structures, non-standard contracting arrangements, pricing models, and strategic customer engagements.
• Advise on data privacy, anti-corruption, and other applicable regulations.
• Provide legal guidance on emerging technology matters, software licensing models, AI-related considerations, data governance, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Educate internal clients regarding policies, legal issues, commercial contracting, and best practices on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage other attorneys and legal professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
• Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
• Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
• Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree