Senior Associate Counsel

Introduction

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company?

At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers. 

And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs.

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Counsel to join our in-house legal team at a growing software company. This is a generalist role with an emphasis on complex contract drafting and negotiation, supporting the business across commercial, corporate, employment, data privacy, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence matters.

The ideal candidate is a strategic negotiator and trusted legal advisor who can manage risk while enabling business growth in a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Support

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, customer, vendor, partner, and data processing agreements

• Serve as the primary legal partner for the sales and procurement disciplines on contract strategy and risk allocation

• Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and contracting standards to support scalable growth

Legal Advice & Counsel

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across day-to-day operational matters

• Identify legal risks early and recommend solutions aligned with commercial objectives

Corporate & Governance

• Support corporate governance, entity management, and strategic transactions

• Assist with M&A, integrations, and other corporate initiatives as needed

Employment Law

• Advise on employment-related issues, including hiring, terminations, policies, and employee relations

• Draft and review employment agreements and workplace policies

Data Privacy, IP & Technology

• Advise on data privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and contractual privacy obligations

• Support intellectual property matters, including licensing, open-source use, and IP protection and assist with management of the company’s trademark portfolio

• Provide legal guidance on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support compliance programs, internal policies, and regulatory monitoring

• Assist with risk assessments, audits, and incident response

Collaboration & Legal Operations

• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and manage outside counsel

• Maintain accurate legal records and contribute to efficient legal processes

Technical Skills / Competencies

• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills

• Strong business judgment and risk-based decision-making

• High ethical standards and strong commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity 

• Clear, concise communicator with a collaborative approach 

• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment 

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school 

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• 6+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house or technology-sector experience 

• Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

• Broad generalist background across corporate, employment, privacy, and IP matters 

• SaaS or software industry experience 

• Familiarity with global data privacy frameworks 

• Experience advising on AI-related legal issues
  
  

Why Us?

• An excellent workplace culture
• Competitive salary
• Company performance-related bonus
• Medical insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Educational assistance
• In-house soft skills training

Compensation

Annual base salary gross: $135,000-$180,000 plus variable. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Company's contemplated salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographic location. The salary is one component of Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include variable compensation, short-term incentives, health insurance (several options to choose from), accident and life insurance, access to the best in class learning and development platforms, flexible work arrangement, to name just a few!

Who We Are

We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.

We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.

• Bring Your Best Self
• We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better.
• See it. Own it. Solve it.
• We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures.
• Together We’re Better We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.

Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK.

Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.

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