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Commercial Counsel

Protos Security, Llc
Full-time
On-site
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
$115,000 - $130,000 USD yearly
 



Company:          Security Services Holdings, LLC d/b/a Protos Security

Job Title:          Commercial Counsel

Reports to:        Director, Senior Commercial Counsel

FLSA Code:       Exempt; Full-time

Location:           Norwalk, CT - On-site/Hybrid

 

Security Services Holdings’ subsidiary, Protos Security (“Protos”), is the largest technology-enabled Security Officer Management company in the U.S. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, CT with additional offices in New York, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, California, Tennessee and Georgia as well as internationally in Canada and the United Kingdom. Protos is a game changer in the security and software industry, revolutionizing the way security is managed and delivered and making the world a safer place.  

We’re seeking Commercial Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team onsite at our Norwalk headquarters. This role is perfect for a commercial contracts attorney or corporate counsel who thrives in fast-paced, tech-driven environment and enjoys collaborating directly with business teams. You’ll support the Sales, Operations, and Finance teams by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, from NDAs and SOWs to customer-facing contracts with Fortune 100 companies. You’ll also gain exposure to broader corporate legal and compliance matters as you grow with the business.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, SaaS agreements and vendor contracts.
  • Partner with Sales and Operations teams to provide clear, practical, and business-minded legal guidance under tight monthly timelines.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks while aligning contracting strategy with business objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline contract management processes and improve efficiency.
  • Take on additional legal matters such as research, compliance matters, process improvement initiatives and support strategic initiatives as needed.


What We’re Looking For:

  • JD from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in the U.S.
  • 3–5 years of experience practicing commercial, corporate, or contract law (prior in-house experience preferred).
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Comfortable working independently while also possessing a collaborative, proactive mindset with a focus on practical business solutions.
  • Familiarity with high-growth companies, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and use of contract playbooks a plus.


Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

At Protos Security, we are a community of driven professionals working together to make the world safer through technology and service. Here is what you can expect:

  • Purpose Driven Work – Every role contributes to building smarter, more secure environments
  • Growth Opportunities – Mentorship, cross functional projects, and career development
  • Collaborative Culture – Open communication, respect, and team first thinking
  • People First Values – Inclusive culture and generous employee support


Benefits Include:

  • Competitive compensation 
  • Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • FSA / HSA 
  • 401(k) with employer contribution 
  • Excellent Paid Time Off (24 days) 
  • Collaborative work environment (and great coffee!) 


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Must be able to lift and carry at least 10 lbs. at times.
  • Must be able to sit or stand at a computer for long periods of time.
  • Manual dexterity to use keyboard and input information.
  • Must be able to understand the speech of another person and speak clearly.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.)

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