Corporate Counsel

Summary

Join RapidSOS, an intelligent safety company, as a Corporate Counsel, Contractor for a 6-month contract. This role involves advising on various legal areas, including commercial contracting, government procurement, and data privacy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. The ideal candidate possesses a J.D. with an active bar license, 5+ years of relevant legal experience, and strong contract negotiation skills. RapidSOS offers a competitive salary and benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to work on a globally impactful mission. The role reports to the General Counsel and offers opportunities to develop internal policies and stay current on key regulatory developments.

Requirements

• J.D. with an active bar license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a mix of in-house or law firm experience supporting technology companies
• Strong experience negotiating complex commercial contracts, including SaaS and sales-related agreements
• Familiarity with public sector sales and government procurement requirements
• Practical, business-savvy mindset with a focus on enabling the business while managing legal risk
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and offer creative, solution-oriented advice

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to internal teams on legal matters related to contract strategy, data use and privacy
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across verticals
• Advise on compliance with U.S. and international government procurement best practices and compliance requirements
• Develop and refine internal policies, processes, and templates to improve legal operations and scalability
• Stay current on key regulatory developments in privacy, commercial, open source, and related legal areas
• Take ownership of legal matters and administrative tasks, delivering high-quality work with accountability and minimal supervision

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation
• A dynamic, flexible and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team