Sr. Corporate Counsel

About the role

The Sr. Corporate Counsel / Director of Legal is a strategic generalist role reporting directly to the General Counsel. This individual will serve as a trusted legal advisor across the full spectrum of Model N’s legal needs, including technology transactions, privacy, product development, employment matters, and M&A activity. Given Model N’s growth trajectory, this role requires a versatile attorney who can operate with significant autonomy, engage directly with executive leadership, and help scale the legal function to support the company’s evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage technology transactions and commercial contracts, including Master Subscription Agreements, SaaS Order Forms, Statements of Work, Data Processing Agreements, OEM agreements, technology licensing agreements, and vendor/partner agreements.
• Lead and support complex negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners in the life sciences (pharma, medtech) industries.
• Leverage AI tools and legal technology to drive efficiency across contract lifecycle management, legal research, and document review; champion automation and self-service solutions to scale legal support without proportional headcount growth.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standardized processes to improve consistency and reduce cycle times.
• Partner with the Business to advise on deal structuring and risk allocation, translating legal risk into business terms, and helping find creative paths forward.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams on new product launches, feature development, terms of service, and go-to-market legal requirements.
• Cross-Functional Legal Coverage: Privacy & Data Protection, Intellectual Property, M&A & Corporate Development, Litigation, Employment, Procurement, ESG.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership required.
• 6–8 years of legal experience for Sr. Corporate Counsel; 8–12 years for Director of Legal.
• Demonstrated experience with technology transactions and commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, Master Subscription Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, and related technology licensing arrangements.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, including buy-side or sell-side due diligence, transaction execution, and post-close integration.
• Working knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA, and experience advising on data protection matters.
• Experience advising on employment-related matters, including offer letters, separation agreements, employee policies, and federal and state employment law compliance.
• Experience working with or for SaaS or technology companies, with a strong understanding of how technology businesses operate and contract.
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools and legal technology platforms to drive efficiency, automate workflows, and scale legal support.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO for salaried employees – because flexibility fuels success
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to causes you care about
• Life and pet insurance for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance & Mental Health Programs
• Charitable giving opportunities
• Professional coaching and career development

Schedule

Full-time

Pay

$175,000 - $220,000

About Model N

Model N is the leader in revenue optimization and compliance for pharmaceutical, medtech, and high-tech innovators. For more than 25 years, we have helped customers maximize revenue, streamline operations, and maintain compliance through cloud-based software, value-added services, and data-driven insights. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Model N empowers life sciences and high-tech manufacturers to bring life-changing products to the world more efficiently and profitably. Model N is trusted by over 150 of the world’s leading companies across more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.modeln.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Model N values diversity at our company and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Model N considers qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. Please reference https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster for more information.