Provide broad corporate legal support across commercial contracting, product counseling (privacy, data, AI), IP protection, compliance, corporate governance, and M&A workstreams. Act as trusted business advisor, draft and negotiate agreements, guide cross-functional teams, and help implement AI-enabled legal tools.
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Position Summary:
The legal team at Perforce is searching for a versatile, AI-forward, Corporate Counsel to join the legal team. The role will expose you to commercial contracts, artificial intelligence, privacy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate, IP strategy, product counseling, and legal operations. In this role, you will build real breadth across a global, fast-moving business. Perforce is looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced work environment, is very detail-oriented, and has the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
In this role, you will be viewed as the trusted advisor and business partner for the entire business, and you will be asked to provide counsel and guidance in support of Perforce's overall business objectives. The position reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with other high-functioning professionals across the business.
Responsibilities:
• Commercial Contracts – support the commercial contracts team by reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on contracts including: (i) software license agreements (SaaS and on-premise (perpetual and subscription)); (ii) commercial contracts (including vendor contracts); (iii) partner and reseller agreements; (iv) professional services agreements; and (v) other agreements required to operate the business as required from time to time.
• Product Counseling – support the Product and Engineering teams, advising on privacy, data, regulatory compliance, and the legal risks in product development, including data processing agreements, cross-border data transfers, and data subject request processes. Review new product features and initiatives to identify legal issues early and help develop solutions that support the business. Help support and guide Perforce’s approach to AI-related legal and regulatory considerations as the company deepens its use and deployment of the technology.
• Compliance and Regulatory - support Perforce’s global compliance posture and regulatory adherence relating to privacy, conflicts of interest, ethics, country-of-origin compliance, export control, and anti-bribery, including the maintenance and updating of related policies and processes. Proactively review and report on changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, as well as track emerging trends.
• Intellectual Property - support the protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property assets, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Collaborate with and advise the marketing team to ensure registration of newly created intellectual property and the maintenance of the registered intellectual property.
• Corporate Governance and Transactions – support the corporate governance efforts by drafting board resolutions, written consents, and governance documents. Support mergers and acquisitions and transaction workstreams as they arise, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents and supporting due diligence reviews.
• General - work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, and Product as a go-to legal resource, including supporting HR on employment-related matters as needed. Help support the legal department’s implementation and use of AI-powered corporate and legal tools.
Qualifications:
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one US state.
• 3-4 years of progressive experience in legal roles, a plus if the experience is in-house settings.
• An understanding of the software and technology industry, including software licensing contract structures, the ability to diagnose legal problems, and present positive and creative solutions and alternatives for the business.
• Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to build relationships throughout the organization and manage internal stakeholder expectations with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Willingness to contribute to the department’s efforts to find new ways to provide more efficient and cost effective services to our internal clients.
• Curiosity coupled with a high degree of integrity and forethought in making decisions.
• Demonstrated prioritization skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of corporate governance and management of complicated legal entity structures.
• Experience with advising businesses located in multiple jurisdictions, including internationally.
• Familiarity with privacy, AI, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one US state.
• 3-4 years of progressive experience in legal roles, a plus if the experience is in-house settings.
• An understanding of the software and technology industry, including software licensing contract structures, the ability to diagnose legal problems, and present positive and creative solutions and alternatives for the business.
• Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to build relationships throughout the organization and manage internal stakeholder expectations with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Willingness to contribute to the department’s efforts to find new ways to provide more efficient and cost effective services to our internal clients.
• Curiosity coupled with a high degree of integrity and forethought in making decisions.
• Demonstrated prioritization skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of corporate governance and management of complicated legal entity structures.
• Experience with advising businesses located in multiple jurisdictions, including internationally.
• Familiarity with privacy, AI, and corporate governance frameworks.
AI Fluency:
Level 2: Skilled Prompter (Advanced Foundation / Early Proficient) - Crafts effective, outcome‑oriented prompts, iterates to improve quality and speed, and validates AI outputs against business context and expectations.
Additionally, this position is eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, life insurance, wellness programs, total time off, and other employee perks that may be offered by Perforce from time to time. The actual offer will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s education, skills, qualifications, depth of experience and other relevant business considerations. Perforce reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time.
All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.
Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.
If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!
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