Legal Director

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November 6

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Accela

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Government • SaaS • Enterprise

Accela is a leader in providing cloud-based solutions designed to modernize government services. Their unified suite of innovative applications focuses on building more connected communities through enhanced efficiency and secure data management. Accela empowers local and state governments by streamlining processes such as building permits, licensing, cannabis regulation, and environmental health. With a focus on civic solutions, Accela aims to improve public sector operations by eliminating data silos and facilitating better interactions with residents. By leveraging their SaaS platform, governments can enhance service delivery, increase transparency, and reduce operational costs, leading to significant time and cost savings.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2000

🏛️ Government

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and maintenance agreements. • Partner with Sales and Services teams to drive deals to closure efficiently while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. • Provide strategic legal guidance on RFPs, government procurement processes, and contract structures. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement scalable legal processes and templates that support revenue growth. • Support cross-functional initiatives involving legal input, including compliance, sales operations, and risk management. • Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting SaaS and public sector contracting. • Identify and develop a secondary area of legal expertise (e.g., privacy, compliance, or employment law) to support broader legal team initiatives.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. • Active membership in a state bar, with eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel if not CA-barred. • 6+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology or SaaS company. • Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts, particularly with government entities. • Solid understanding of SaaS business models and software licensing. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans • family planning benefits • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match • health savings account with company contributions • flexible spending account • life, accident, and disability coverage • business travel insurance • employee assistance programs • other well-being benefits