Corporate Counsel - Commercial, Privacy & Data

Seamless delivers the world’s best sales leads. Through our product, we help sales teams maximize revenue, increase sales, and easily acquire their total addressable market using artificial intelligence; by development of a robust real-time contact and company search engine as well as a suite of technically-advanced tools to support sales and lead generation. We have been recognized as one of Ohio’s fastest growing companies and have been recently ranked No. 7 in LinkedIn's Top 50 Startups of 2022, featured in Forbes as #1 Software company in Ohio in 2022, and on G2’s “Top 100 Highest Satisfaction Products for 2022” list! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Visa Sponsorship is not included in our hiring package. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Opportunity Seamless is looking for a strategic, execution-focused Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Data who knows how to turn complex legal, privacy, and compliance requirements into clear pathways for business growth. In this role, you will drive our day-to-day legal operations, lead our global privacy program, and manage the deal desk for both vendor and customer contracts—protecting the company while accelerating revenue. You'll partner closely with the COO, business teams, and outside counsel to ensure we're not just managing risk, we're building compliant solutions that scale. Responsibilities Privacy & Data Compliance Execute global privacy compliance efforts (GDPR, CPRA), including drafting data processing frameworks, privacy policies, and DPAs. Manage day-to-day privacy operations, including data protection impact assessments, data subject rights (DSARs), and internal guidance. Partner with internal stakeholders (Product, Security, IT) to align privacy practices with business objectives and regulatory standards. Act as the primary internal radar for privacy risk and customer/vendor data obligations, escalating high-risk items to executive leadership. Commercial & Contract Law Lead the negotiation of commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, and data licenses, ensuring IP protection and liability mitigation. Maintain and update internal redline standards, fallback clauses, and negotiation playbooks. Streamline the contract lifecycle management (CLM) process to resolve inefficiencies and accelerate deal cycles for Sales and Finance. Review and negotiate vendor agreements, evaluating third-party risk and ensuring contract compliance. Product & Platform Legal Support Advise Product and Engineering teams on legal implications of new features, public APIs, and platform policies. Draft and maintain public-facing terms of service, API use policies, and acceptable use standards. Employment & Corporate Governance Provide legal guidance to HR on employment matters: contractor classifications, policies, and global employment frameworks. Support corporate governance needs, including board documentation prep and compliance reporting. Legal Operations & Team Coordination Manage legal operations infrastructure: tools, templates, and matter management tracking. Deliver internal training programs (especially on data privacy) across the company. Coordinate workflows with external legal administrative support and collaborate with specialized outside counsel on complex matters. Skills & Requirements J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one US state. 3-5+ years of relevant legal experience, with at least 1-2 years in-house at a SaaS or technology company preferred. Familiarity with SaaS procurement models, SOC 2 requirements, or vendor security review processes. Experience with, or strong understanding of, public APIs and open-access data terms. Exposure to managing legal tech tools (CLM software) and coordinating with outside counsel. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is a strong plus. Deep experience in SaaS commercial law, data/privacy, and basic employment law. Demonstrated success in building internal trust and strong relationships with business partners. Excellent time management with a proven ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, high-velocity environment. Deep knowledge of federal, state, and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and contract negotiation skills.