Sr. Legal Director

Accela

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$200,000–$250,000/yr

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About the Role:

  • Proactive and business-minded Legal Director supporting growing sales and services teams.
  • Reports to Chief Legal Officer as key advisor on commercial transactions and revenue-generating activities.
  • Balances legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and maintenance agreements.
  • Partner with Sales and Services to drive deals efficiently while maintaining compliance.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance on RFPs, government procurement, and scalable legal processes.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited U.S. law school and active state bar membership.
  • 8+ years legal experience including at least 3 years in-house at a SaaS company.
  • Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts with government entities.

Accela

Accela designs and delivers government software solutions to improve efficiency and citizen engagement for communities of all sizes. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture with a commitment to diversity and equity.

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