Senior Corporate Counsel
Solifi · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $180,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Provide global legal counsel and support.
- Negotiate commercial contracts and business partnerships.
- Manage corporate, compliance, and risk initiatives.
- Support M&A, disputes, and external counsel.
- Lead process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
About the role
Senior Corporate Counsel
Solifi is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal counsel across its global organization. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and offers an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney to serve as a valued business counselor in a growth environment with a broad portfolio of corporate, commercial, and compliance responsibilities. The Corporate Counsel helps mitigate risk, enhance internal processes and procedures, and extend the interests of Solifi in its relations with customers, vendors, and strategic partners. This role provides strategic guidance and support to executive and senior management as well as leadership within the legal team.
About The Team
The Solifi Legal team is a lean, collaborative, and business-focused partner supporting a fast-growing global financial technology organization. We provide practical, solutions-oriented counsel across GTM and commercial contracting, corporate governance, compliance, privacy, and risk management. By working closely with leaders and teams across the business—including GTM, customer success, finance, HR, product, and technology—we enable clear processes, informed decision-making, and effective risk mitigation. Our team plays an essential role in helping Solifi scale responsibly and efficiently while ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations in a dynamic global environment.
Role and Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts & Business Partnerships
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and partner SaaS contracts, proposals, and vendor agreements.
- Manage commercial contracting activities in support of sales and business operations.
- Partner closely with global sales and operations teams to support revenue-generating activities and ensure timely deal execution.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk with commercial objectives.
Corporate, Compliance & Risk Management
- Manage corporate and compliance initiatives for a global technology organization, including privacy and data protection, governance, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
- Assist in managing the company’s intellectual property portfolio and related processes.
- Identify, assess, and communicate legal and business risks, providing actionable recommendations.
M&A, Disputes & External Counsel
- Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence and post-transaction integration.
- Assist in managing outside counsel to ensure effective, high-quality, and cost-efficient legal support.
- Manage and support dispute resolution matters.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Operations
- Lead and contribute to global process improvements, including in contract lifecycle management, compliance programs and M&A integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance legal processes and operational efficiency.
- Develop and deliver training to internal stakeholders on legal, compliance, and risk-related topics.
About You
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department; additional experience in software, technology, or SaaS environments preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to communicate confidently with senior and executive management, both internally and externally.
- Proven success negotiating complex, long-term agreements, including with highly regulated customers.
- Ability to assess legal risks and determine appropriate, business-aligned courses of action.
- Skilled at translating legal concepts into practical business advice, including legal strategy and risk management.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment in complex situations.
- Track record of building credibility and trust with global colleagues.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunities.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Corporate Counsel
- Commercial Contracts
- Corporate Governance
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Intellectual Property
- Data Protection
- Negotiation
- Legal Strategy
Skills & topics
- Senior Corporate Counsel
- Legal Counsel
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contracts
- SaaS Agreements
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- M&A
- Intellectual Property
- Data Privacy
- JD
- Law Firm Experience
- In-house Counsel
- Technology Law
- Fintech
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in SaaS, technology, and complex negotiations, aligning with Solifi's needs.
- Showcase legal expertise: Emphasize your JD, bar admission, and 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Demonstrate business acumen: Illustrate your ability to provide practical, business-aligned legal advice and risk assessment.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in global, cross-functional environments and your leadership presence.
Technical preparation
Review SaaS and vendor agreement templates.,Familiarize with global data privacy regulations.,Study M&A due diligence best practices.,Prepare examples of risk assessment scenarios.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex negotiation you led.,How do you balance legal risk and business goals?,Provide an example of cross-functional leadership.,How do you manage multiple priorities effectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required education for the Senior Corporate Counsel role at Solifi?
- The required education for the Senior Corporate Counsel position at Solifi is a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. Additionally, you must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. A Master's Degree is preferred.
- What type of legal experience is Solifi looking for in a Senior Corporate Counsel candidate?
- Solifi is looking for candidates with 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department. Experience in software, technology, or SaaS environments is highly preferred. Proven success negotiating complex, long-term agreements, especially with highly regulated customers, is also essential.
- Is the Senior Corporate Counsel position at Solifi remote?
- Yes, the Senior Corporate Counsel position at Solifi is a remote role within the United States. However, there is a preference for candidates located in the Minneapolis or Atlanta areas, and candidates must be in the central or eastern time zones.
- What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Corporate Counsel at Solifi?
- The Senior Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing legal counsel across Solifi's global organization, focusing on commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, privacy, risk management, and M&A activities. They will draft and negotiate agreements, manage compliance initiatives, and support business operations.
- How does Solifi support its legal team's professional development?
- The Solifi Legal team is described as lean, collaborative, and business-focused. While specific professional development programs aren't detailed, the role's broad portfolio, exposure to executive management, and involvement in global initiatives suggest significant opportunities for growth and learning within a dynamic financial technology environment.