Corporate Counsel (Contract)

Your Role

As Zip's Corporate Counsel (contract), you will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements and contracts that are critical to Zip’s business operations. You will work closely with Zip’s Director of Legal to support the sales, product, and executive teams to ensure that the company's legal interests are protected while facilitating smooth business transactions.

You Will

• Review, draft, and negotiate customer contracts, including software license agreements and other revenue-related contracts.

• Review, draft, and negotiate vendor contracts.

• Provide legal guidance and support on a wide range of commercial transactions, including partnerships, vendor agreements, and other business contracts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the business requirements and provide practical legal solutions.

• Provide legal advice and support on a variety of privacy matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar association.

• 4+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in the technology or software industry.

• Strong understanding of contract law, intellectual property law, and other relevant legal areas.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide practical legal advice.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience with SaaS business models and revenue recognition principles is a plus.

• Experience working with startups or in fast-paced environments is a plus.

Note: This is a 30-40 hour per week contract