Corporate Counsel

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. That's why at Appfire, you choose.

Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you're most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we've got you covered.

Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being.

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of customer, partnership, vendor, supplier, consultant, and technology agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, and professional services agreements, Vendor, supplier, and procurement contracts, reseller, partnership, and technology agreements
• Support Sales and Procurement teams by providing legal guidance on contract terms, risk assessment, and risk mitigation strategies balancing business priorities and legal considerations.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in commercial contracts.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including developing playbooks and templates to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve contract-related issues and support deal execution.
• Handle pre-litigation resolution of disputes involving customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Support special projects and initiatives, such as M&A due diligence, post-acquisition legal integration, and new product development.

• JD from an ABA-accredited school and bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S jurisdiction
• 3+ years of relevant experience in the technology space, ideally having worked both for a top-tier law firm and in-house
• Significant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and software licensing agreements, including Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements, Data Processing Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, and similar.
• A successful track record of closing challenging deals. Experience with negotiating with major technology players such as Atlassian, Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Apple, ServiceNow is a plus.
• Experience with RFP review and responses with enterprise customers
• General knowledge of licensing, anti-competition, marketing, privacy, and data protection laws

• You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
• You are committed to providing excellent customer service to internal business clients and our Legal team colleagues
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex legal issues into an understandable narrative for diverse audiences
• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• You are a creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances
• You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
• You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events.

• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity.
• 401(k) Matching Component.

• Access to the Appfire University learning platform - a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility.
• Access to O'Reilly learning platform for technical skills training.

• 10 paid holidays + Flexible PTO - no set number of days that you must take in a year.
• 100% company-paid health insurance.
• 50/50 split dental and vision insurance.

• 24 hours of paid time off to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Mobile phone and Internet stipend.

1. We follow teams. We do our research and build software that solves real-life collaboration challenges while being easy to implement and a joy to use. We're proud to support over 20,000 customers and growing, including 55% of the Fortune 500. From the entertainment delivered by Netflix to the devices crafted by Samsung, and Dell Technologies and the financial transactions handled by Visa, Edward Jones, and US Bank, Appfire's technology is indispensable. Our products also play a pivotal role in streamlining operations and fostering innovation at companies like Tesla and significant institutions such as NASA, Boeing, and many more.
2. We enhance. We don't compete. Our software is designed to give developers, knowledge workers, and teams the ability to extend and get greater value from the platforms they've invested in and enjoy. So far, our solutions extend and enhance the capabilities offered by Atlassian, Microsoft, monday.com, and Salesforce.
3. We build bridges and invest in our partners. Appfire's success is underscored by the fact that the company has no direct sales team and instead leverages its channel program as its primary path to market. Today, Appfire has a dedicated Channel team supporting 700+ channel partners.
4. We make security and privacy a priority, but we also keep it simple for our customers. We've achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and ISO 27017 and System and Organization Controls (SOC) SOC 2, Type I and SOC 2, Type II certifications. In 2022, we launched our award-winning Appfire Trust Center, offering our customers, partners, and prospects the latest security, privacy, and compliance information, including pre-completed questionnaires (CAIQ, SIG, and VSA) with an accelerated NDA process and just one EULA to cover it all.