Senior Corporate Counsel

Summary

Join Nintex's growing legal team as a Senior Counsel, providing strategic legal support across complex commercial transactions, corporate governance, and operational initiatives. Lead corporate governance support for Nintex and its global subsidiaries, prepare documentation for the Board of Directors, and oversee corporate subsidiaries. Negotiate real estate deals, support M&A transactions, and advise on equity plans and international taxation. Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial and SaaS agreements, advising sales, customer success, and product teams. Drive legal department efficiency through legal tech adoption and process optimization, developing templates and workflows. This role requires a JD, active bar membership, 8-10 years of legal experience in technology transactions and corporate governance, and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• 8-10 years of legal experience, with significant experience in technology transactions and corporate governance
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial transactions, including agreements with large enterprises involving data protection, security, and intellectual property
• Solid understanding of SaaS business models, global commercial negotiation practices, and revenue recognition standards
• Strong expertise in corporate governance and subsidiary management
• Passion for legal operations and experience implementing legal technology solutions
• Experience leading legal operations initiatives and implementing legal tech tools (CLM, dashboards, etc.)
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to work on tight timelines while handling multiple projects
• Ability to provide practical legal advice to business personnel at all levels
• Exceptional negotiation, client-counseling, and interpersonal skills
• High personal standards of excellence and ethics, with ability to act with discretion and strict confidentiality
• Business-minded approach with willingness to partner with the business in achieving objective

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate governance legal support for Nintex and its global subsidiary legal entities
• Prepare and manage documentation to support Board of Directors actions
• Lead real estate negotiations to support our company’s global location strategy
• Oversee corporate subsidiaries through formations, dissolutions, and jurisdictional filings
• Support the General Counsel in M&A and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and integration
• Respond to internal and external KYC, UBO, and similar requests, including for annual financial and security audits
• Advise on the company's equity plan, including compliance with securities laws and regulations
• Provide guidance on international taxation issues and collaborate with finance and accounting teams on cross-border matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial and SaaS agreements (MSAs, subscription terms, PSAs, partner/channel agreements, DPAs, SoWs, NDAs, etc.)
• Advise global sales, customer success, and product teams on legal risks, balancing compliance with business objectives
• Structure innovative deal strategies to accelerate sales cycles while mitigating risk
• Respond to internal legal inquiries and translate complex legal concepts into actionable guidance
• Drive legal department efficiency through legal tech adoption (e.g., CLM platforms) and process optimization
• Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to scale legal support globally
• Define and track legal KPIs and implement reporting tools to demonstrate legal’s business impact
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve legal service delivery and collaboration

Benefits

• Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
• Flexible, paid time off policy
• Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
• Meaningful peer recognition and awards
• Paid parental leave
• Invention/patenting assistance
• Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
• Intercultural learning and celebration
• Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community
• Nintex has a hybrid working model, enabling us to build culture, learn, and grow together