Commercial Counsel

About Nintex:

At Nintex, we are transforming the way people work, everywhere.

As the global standard for process intelligence and automation, we're trusted by over 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries. Our customers, from industry giants like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, rely on the Nintex Platform to accelerate their digital transformation journeys by managing, automating, and optimizing business processes quickly and efficiently. We improve their lives through the technology we build.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports amazing people in doing their very best work every day. Collaboration is constant, our workplace is fun, the environment is fast-paced, and we value our people’s curiosity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Driven by passion and accountability, we take initiative, measure progress, and deliver results. Our culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, fueled by curiosity and a commitment to thinking big. Together, we move with agility, prioritize customer needs, and build unity through empathy, leaving a positive impact wherever we go.

About the role:

Nintex is looking for a business-minded, highly-motivated attorney to join our growing legal team at an exciting inflection point. As Commercial Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor across all aspects of commercial legal support for a high-volume SaaS organization—partnering closely with Sales teams on SMB and mid-market deals, guiding product development initiatives, and helping shape our approach to emerging technologies including AI. Your clients will include the global Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services, and Sales Operations organizations. The ideal candidate takes pride in efficiently getting deals done, thrives in a team-selling environment, and is comfortable managing legal issues across multiple jurisdictions while remaining responsive to Nintex team members across the business. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role requires several years of experience negotiating and drafting complex SaaS agreements.  

Your contribution will be:

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial and technology transaction agreements, including, but not limited to sales, license, services, consulting, reseller, partner and channel agreements.  

• Respond promptly to legal requests from Sales, Professional Services, Customer Success, Sales Operations, Marketing, and other clients, summarizing and communicating legal concepts that business people can implement  

• Provide guidance on commercial questions and best practices to legal and cross-functional stakeholders  

• Partner with the Sales Operations, Finance and IT teams to build scalable systems and processes that will make purchasing from and working with Nintex faster and easier  

• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams on global commercial contracting initiatives  

• Help build and improve forms, policies, and playbooks to improve commercial legal operations as Nintex continues to grow and expand in global markets. 

To be successful, we think you need: 

• JD from an accredited law school 

• Bar membership in good standing in at least one US state 

• 2-4 years of legal experience in technology transactions and commercial contracting, with demonstrated experience supporting team selling motions to SMB and mid-market buyers, preferably in-house at a growing SaaS company 

• Proficient drafting and legal technical skills, with keen attention to detail. 

• Firm understanding of revenue recognition principals. 

• Experience with partner contracts and negotiations is preferred.; familiarity with AI technologies—including practical application of AI tools in legal practice and commercial AI/ML contract terms—is a plus 

• General knowledge of worldwide data privacy regulations and marketing regulation 

• Excellent communication skills are essential; you should be comfortable, confident, approachable, and be able to explain complicated issues at the right level of detail depending on the audience 

• Strong client service orientation, with the ability to perform well under pressure 

What’s in it for you?

Nintex has a hybrid working model, enabling us to build culture, learn, and grow together. We intentionally connect and collaborate, while emphasizing flexibility with a blend of at-home and in-office work. This role is remote, with intentional opportunities to collaborate and connect with your colleagues both async and in person.

While our offerings differ from country to country, we offer our entire global workforce an array of exciting perks and benefits, including

• 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

View more about our benefits here: https://www.nintex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Global-Perks-and-Benefits.pdf.

Target Compensation Range (US ONLY): $135,000 - 170,000 USD annually. On target compensation refers to the base salary and applicable variable target for this role. The range is an estimate, base pay will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate's skills and experience aligned with the needs of the role. Base pay may vary based on several factors including geographic location, role specific qualifications, and seniority. Nintex also offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, twelve paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

Nintex participates in E-Verify for work authorization.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization. 

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