Vendor Management Counsel, Technology — Palo Alto
- LocationPalo Alto, California
- Work typeOn-site
- Experience3+ PQE
- Compensation$147k–$221k
- PracticeTechnology
A leading US law firm
Apply in confidence →Join a sophisticated in-house legal team supporting commercial contracting and vendor management for a growth-oriented technology organization. You will be the primary lawyer handling a broad range of vendor and supplier agreements, partnering closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders.
The role requires handling high-volume contracting at scale, with particular emphasis on technology, cloud/SaaS, and AI-related agreements. You will draft and negotiate standard and complex contracts, develop playbooks and templates, and monitor regulatory developments affecting vendor relationships and AI/data issues.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 3 years' experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements (SaaS, cloud, professional services, statements of work)
- Practical familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts (data rights, acceptable use, confidentiality of inputs/outputs, indemnities, IP ownership)
- Strong drafting, negotiation, project-management skills and ability to manage a high volume of matters to competing deadlines
- Business-oriented mindset with experience partnering with IT, security, and finance; experience with CLM systems and privacy/security frameworks preferred
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