Corporate Counsel

Summary

Join Enable as their first in-house legal counsel, providing expert advice across various aspects of the business. This high-impact role requires a strong generalist with experience in B2B SaaS commercial contracting and corporate transactions. You will manage the full lifecycle of customer-facing contracts, develop scalable contracting frameworks, and proactively improve the sales cycle efficiency. The position also involves supporting M&A activity, corporate governance, and managing outside counsel relationships. You will champion a tech-forward legal approach and collaborate with various teams to drive results. Occasional travel to Enable's offices in Toronto, the United Kingdom, and San Francisco is required.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of legal experience, with a strong track record in B2B SaaS commercial contracting and corporate transactions
• Deep knowledge of SaaS contracting, data privacy, IP, and deal structuring, with experience supporting enterprise sales cycles
• Experience operating in-house at a scaling tech company, ideally venture-backed
• Demonstrated ability to create legal infrastructure and processes from the ground up
• Strong business acumen; able to weigh risk pragmatically and partner with GTM, finance, and product teams to drive results
• Familiarity with tools that support contract lifecycle management (CLM), e-signature, AI-assisted review, and legal knowledge bases
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S., ideally in NY or CA (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)

Responsibilities

• Serve as Enable’s first in-house legal counsel, providing expert counsel on a broad range of issues including commercial transactions, corporate governance, equity, compliance, and risk
• Own and manage the full lifecycle of customer-facing SaaS contracts, as well as partner, reseller, and enterprise agreements
• Develop scalable contracting frameworks and workflows, leveraging AI-enabled tools and legal automation to streamline legal operations
• Proactively improve the speed and efficiency of the sales cycle and enterprise deal processes without compromising risk mitigation
• Support M&A activity, corporate structure management, and board governance—including reviewing and drafting board minutes and resolutions
• Collaborate with revenue leaders (Sales, Partnerships, Customer Success) to negotiate and close strategic deals efficiently
• Provide guidance on intellectual property, privacy regulations, data protection (including residency), and cross-border data transfer compliance
• Oversee legal aspects of equity compensation, option plan management, and the cap table in coordination with Finance and external counsel
• Manage and optimize outside counsel relationships across regions (NAMER, UK, ANZ) to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal support
• Champion a tech-forward, AI-integrated legal approach that increases productivity and creates competitive advantage in how Enable manages legal work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing SaaS contracts from the buy-side (e.g., as counsel in a procurement function) is also valued
• Familiarity with Canadian, UK, Australian, and/or New Zealand legal environments is a strong plus
• Background in working directly with investors, boards, and global stakeholders

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO policy based on trust, balancing personal time and business needs
• Wellness Benefit: Quarterly incentive dedicated to improving your health and well-being
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health and life coverage for you and your family
• Lucrative Bonus Plan: Enjoy a rewarding bonus structure subject to company or individual performance
• Equity Program: Benefit from our equity program with additional options tied to tenure and performance
• Career Growth: Explore new opportunities with our internal mobility program
• Learning & Development: Access a range of workshops and courses designed to boost your professional growth and take your career to new heights