BECU
Senior Corporate Counsel -- Technology Contracts
BECU is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel -- Technology Contracts to provide strategic legal guidance on software licensing, SaaS, data privacy, and cybersecurity for technology initiatives. You’ll be a key partner to business and technology leaders.
Overview As our Senior Corporate Counsel – Technology and Sourcing, you’ll be a key legal partner to business and technology leaders, providing strategic advice on software licensing, SaaS, AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity. You’ll help BECU scale responsibly by negotiating high-impact contracts and guiding risk-conscious decisions that enable innovation. Your counsel will help us move faster, safer, and smarter.
What You’ll Do
Lead Complex Tech Agreements: Structure, draft, and negotiate software licenses, SaaS/cloud contracts, data processing agreements (DPAs), and emerging technology vendor deals.
Advise with Impact: Deliver practical, business-savvy legal advice that helps business teams move quickly while protecting the credit union’s legal and reputational interests.
Balance Risk + Innovation: Collaborate with senior leadership, enterprise risk, and compliance to assess and manage legal risks tied to technology and sourcing strategies.
Shape Legal Operations: Build and refine templates, establish best practices, and contribute to scalable legal processes that support our high-volume, fast-moving tech work.
Be a Go-To Partner: Act as a senior point of escalation for internal legal and vendor management teams and help resolve contract issues or roadblocks efficiently.
Stay Ahead of Tech Law: Keep current on trends in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and related regulations—sharing insights and shaping how we adapt.
Support & Collaborate: Be a collaborative, team-oriented partner who contributes to a culture of continuous learning and legal excellence.
What You’ll Gain
A highly visible legal role directly advising business and technology leaders.
The opportunity to shape BECU’s approach to emerging tech and legal risk.
A dynamic environment that encourages innovation, thoughtful risk-taking, and continuous learning.
A collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on impact and community.
Flexibility and balance in a remote-first environment (for those outside commuting distance).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate Degree or equivalent and admission to at least one U.S. state bar, plus a minimum of 8 years in negotiating and drafting technology agreements, including SaaS/cloud contracts and software licenses.
Desired Qualifications
Strong technical aptitude and interest in evolving technologies (e.g., AI, cloud infrastructure).
Experience in a highly regulated or fast-paced environment, preferably at a law firm and/or as in-house corporate counsel.
Collaborative, agile mindset with ability to manage shifting priorities.
Experience working cross-functionally across legal, vendor management, and technical teams.
Join the Journey Ready to make an indelible impact? This is more than a job—it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, and contribute to BECU’s growth and success. Apply now to join our collaborative and innovative team at BECU.
Compensation & Benefits Pay Range
— The Target Pay Range for this position is $167,500–$204,600 annually. The full Pay Range is $129,800–$242,200 annually. Compensation decisions are based on skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors. In addition to salary, performance-based incentives may be offered.
Benefits
— Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; disability and AD&D; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; 401(k) plan; paid time off and holidays. Details available here.
Eligibility & Location
Candidates must be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC.
For candidates located in WA near Tukwila: on-site presence requested Tuesdays and Wednesdays; for those outside commuting distance or remote locations, the role is remote with engagement expectations.
EEO Statement BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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Overview As our Senior Corporate Counsel – Technology and Sourcing, you’ll be a key legal partner to business and technology leaders, providing strategic advice on software licensing, SaaS, AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity. You’ll help BECU scale responsibly by negotiating high-impact contracts and guiding risk-conscious decisions that enable innovation. Your counsel will help us move faster, safer, and smarter.
What You’ll Do
Lead Complex Tech Agreements: Structure, draft, and negotiate software licenses, SaaS/cloud contracts, data processing agreements (DPAs), and emerging technology vendor deals.
Advise with Impact: Deliver practical, business-savvy legal advice that helps business teams move quickly while protecting the credit union’s legal and reputational interests.
Balance Risk + Innovation: Collaborate with senior leadership, enterprise risk, and compliance to assess and manage legal risks tied to technology and sourcing strategies.
Shape Legal Operations: Build and refine templates, establish best practices, and contribute to scalable legal processes that support our high-volume, fast-moving tech work.
Be a Go-To Partner: Act as a senior point of escalation for internal legal and vendor management teams and help resolve contract issues or roadblocks efficiently.
Stay Ahead of Tech Law: Keep current on trends in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and related regulations—sharing insights and shaping how we adapt.
Support & Collaborate: Be a collaborative, team-oriented partner who contributes to a culture of continuous learning and legal excellence.
What You’ll Gain
A highly visible legal role directly advising business and technology leaders.
The opportunity to shape BECU’s approach to emerging tech and legal risk.
A dynamic environment that encourages innovation, thoughtful risk-taking, and continuous learning.
A collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on impact and community.
Flexibility and balance in a remote-first environment (for those outside commuting distance).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate Degree or equivalent and admission to at least one U.S. state bar, plus a minimum of 8 years in negotiating and drafting technology agreements, including SaaS/cloud contracts and software licenses.
Desired Qualifications
Strong technical aptitude and interest in evolving technologies (e.g., AI, cloud infrastructure).
Experience in a highly regulated or fast-paced environment, preferably at a law firm and/or as in-house corporate counsel.
Collaborative, agile mindset with ability to manage shifting priorities.
Experience working cross-functionally across legal, vendor management, and technical teams.
Join the Journey Ready to make an indelible impact? This is more than a job—it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, and contribute to BECU’s growth and success. Apply now to join our collaborative and innovative team at BECU.
Compensation & Benefits Pay Range
— The Target Pay Range for this position is $167,500–$204,600 annually. The full Pay Range is $129,800–$242,200 annually. Compensation decisions are based on skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors. In addition to salary, performance-based incentives may be offered.
Benefits
— Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; disability and AD&D; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; 401(k) plan; paid time off and holidays. Details available here.
Eligibility & Location
Candidates must be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC.
For candidates located in WA near Tukwila: on-site presence requested Tuesdays and Wednesdays; for those outside commuting distance or remote locations, the role is remote with engagement expectations.
EEO Statement BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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