Senior Counsel at Chainguard. . Location: United States - Remote. Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.. . Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. . . Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.. The role, in a nutshell:. . In a word: OPERATE.. At Chainguard, we’re building the foundations of a safer software supply chain—and that means building a legal function that’s just as secure, scalable, and sharp. We’re growing fast, moving intentionally, and need a legal operator who thrives at the intersection of . commercial rigor and open source reality. .. . That’s where you come in.. . You’ll be our go-to expert for procurement contracts and open source compliance. You’ll bring clarity to complexity, reduce friction across the org, and help scale our systems before the chaos kicks in. You’ll report to our Head of Commercial Legal, but work cross-functionally across Engineering, Security, Finance, and beyond.. . This isn’t a role for someone who wants to sit back and redline the same MSA for the hundredth time. We’re looking for a legal leader who’s ready to . build templates, systems, and scalable processes from the ground up. —and who’s not afraid to dig deep into open source licensing strategy.. . If that sounds like you, let’s talk.. . What You’ll Do:. . 📄 . Contracts, Contracts, Contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate all the things—MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, supply agreements, NDAs, sponsorships, and more. You'll create clarity in contracts and ensure our interests are always protected.. . 🔍 . Open Source Savvy. Apply your deep understanding of open source licensing to ensure compliance while supporting a company built on and for open source. Help us scale while staying aligned with the broader open source ecosystem.. . 📚 . Process + Policy Architect. Design and evolve our procurement policies, playbooks, and templates to improve speed and consistency. Build internal training so our teams know how to engage with Legal (and maybe even enjoy it).. . 🧠 . Cross-Functional Collaboration. Partner with teams across the company to align legal guidance with business goals. You'll translate legal risk into business language and help teams make confident, compliant decisions.. . 📊 . Compliance + Risk Strategy. Advise on compliance obligations (data privacy, anti-bribery, export controls, etc.). Help us build systems that scale with our risk profile—not just today, but two steps ahead.. . What We’re Looking For:. . . Juris Doctor + Bar Membership. — You’ve got your JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.. . 5+ Years of Experience. — You’ve seen both sides of the house (law firm + in-house) and have deep experience with commercial agreements, preferably in tech or SaaS.. . Open Source Fluency. — You understand open source licensing, the nuances of compliance, and how to advise dev-heavy teams with practical, business-minded guidance.. . Tech-Sector Familiarity. — Experience with cybersecurity or infrastructure companies? That’s a strong plus.. . Builder Mentality. — You’re comfortable operating in ambiguity and enjoy putting structure to chaos.. . Strong Communicator. — You translate legal speak into human, business language. You write and speak with clarity.. . Bias for Action. — You work quickly, think proactively, and get things done without being asked twice.. . . . What you’ll do:. . . Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of procurement-related agreements (e.g., MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, supply agreements, NDAs, sponsorships), and ensure that all commercial agreements adequately protect the company’s interests, improve processes, and increase scalability. . . Ensure contracts align with open source licensing requirements and compliance with applicable laws, including data privacy, anti-bribery, and export control regulations.. . Manage agreements and business activities to comply with company policies and risk tolerance.. . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that legal and business objectives are aligned and met.. . Advise internal clients on legal risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance obligations related to vendor engagements. . Develop and maintain procurement contract templates, playbooks, and training programs. . . . What we're looking for:. . . Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.. . 5+ years of commercial legal experience, ideally with a blend of law firm and in-house experience.. . Strong experience in drafting, negotiation, and managing professional services agreements, software as a service agreements, and business agreements. . Experience working with technology companies, especially in the cybersecurity sectors is a plus.. . Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.. . Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.. . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.. . Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.. . Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices is a plus.. . Base Salary Range. $175,000. - . $210,000. . USD. About Us. . We live and breathe our company values:. . We are customer obsessed. - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.. . We have a bias for intentional action. - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.. . We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work). - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.. . We trust each other and assume good intentions. - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.. . A few of the benefits we offer:. . . Flexible & Remote-First Culture: . Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a $400 monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. . . Our Approach to Equity: . Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). . . 100% Covered Health Insurance: . We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. . . ∞ Flexible Time Off: . Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. . . 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: . We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.. . For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click . here. .. . . If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.. . Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.. . By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy.. . ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.
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