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Snyk

Corporate Counsel - Commercial

Snyk, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers build fast and securely as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates into development and security workflows to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud. Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era, boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We are guided by values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world. Why this role? Snyk seeks a commercial attorney with some product experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to support our sales, business development, procurement, and product teams. You will advise on a broad range of commercial transactions with commercially-driven legal advice, strong drafting skills, data protection experience, experience in a B2B SaaS environment, and a “can-do” work ethic. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams from around the globe, including Finance, Sales, Sales Operations, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Procurement. Your approach will be pragmatic, customer-focused and collaborative, with the goal of reducing friction and enabling the business and its customers. You will bring contract drafting and business negotiation skills gained in both private practice and in-house. You’ll negotiate and draft agreements with all types of customers, from SMB to enterprise to the US government, as well as with channel partners and vendors. You’ll also work on the cutting edge of AI as you support our product and engineering teams who are leading the industry in secure AI—software development. What You’ll Do: Drafting, reviewing, structuring, and closing a broad range of commercial agreements, including Snyk SaaS Agreements, vendor agreements, DPAs, NDAs, enterprise customer agreements, partner agreements, and US state and federal agreements. Collaborating with the internal legal and sales teams, updating legal playbooks and improving contracting documents and processes. Providing commercial legal advice to sales, partnership, and procurement teams. Providing support, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts related to data protection regulations as needed, such as data processing agreements and data transfer agreements. Collaborating with product attorneys and technical teams to provide legal guidance on AI integration into Snyk products and use of AI by the Snyk team, including reviewing AI-related terms in customer and vendor agreements, advising on IP considerations, and conducting risk assessments for the use of AI within our products and by our teams. Assisting with legal department projects to develop, implement and enhance processes that improve transaction velocity without material increases in risk. Working closely with our Contracts Manager responsible for GTM Operations and Deal Desk on processes and CRM tools for negotiating sales agreements at scale, including playbooks and pre-approved terms. Aiding in the development and implementation of processes, procedures and metrics (including efficient contracting processes) to increase the overall effectiveness of the legal service. What You Bring: 4-6 years of commercial legal experience, including a minimum of two years in-house at a high-growth software (SaaS) company. Experience in drafting and advising on technology-related commercial agreements, including software licensing, strategic partnerships, reseller arrangements, and data processing agreements. Understanding of the need for deep knowledge of product functionality and business operations, including the evolving AI landscape. Excellent prioritization and time management skills with the ability to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure. Strong communication skills, especially in translating legal concepts for non-lawyers. Proactive, driven, and adaptable, with strong skills in project prioritization, strategic thinking, and risk calibration in dynamic environments. Strong problem-solving, organizational and project management skills. It’d Be Awesome If You Also… Have SaaS or Cyber Security industry experience. Have experience with AI legal issues, including negotiating AI provisions in commercial agreements, IP considerations, and AI-related regulations. #LI-TF1 We care deeply about a warm, inclusive environment and value diversity. We welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure you’re the right person, apply anyway! About Snyk Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place.

From Snyk employee resource groups to global benefits that help our employees prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life balance, we aim to support our employees along their journeys at Snyk. Benefits & Programs

Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role. Flexible working hours, work-from-home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self-development Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances About Snyk — In partnership with the application process, we strive to ensure accessibility for all applicants.

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