Who We AreVerkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.Founded in 2016 with more than $460M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 28,000+ customers across 70+ countries.About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join Verkada’s fast growing legal team. You will be responsible for supporting the company’s commercial legal function, and for managing and overseeing both inbound and outbound contract negotiations and drafting (such as critical supply chain contracts and day-to-day vendor contracts, as well as reseller contracts and customer end user agreements). The ideal candidate is a lawyer with wide experience in government procurement processes and regulations, plus familiarity with how B2B deals work in a channel sales model and how privacy and data protection issues show up in commercial transactions. We are an “in the office” company and this role is based in one of our major offices in San Mateo, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Austin, TX, or New York, NY.What You’ll Be Expected To DoNegotiate and draft a wide variety of technology-related B2B commercial agreements (including multi-jurisdictional transactions, hardware, software, and cloud sales deals and reseller and distributor agreements), as well as a variety of vendor contractsThink on your feet to negotiate and draft contracts quickly and practically in order to facilitate fast closure of end customer dealsBe excited to develop and maintain in-depth working knowledge of Verkada productsBe comfortable taking risks while still managing a reasonable compliance postureBuild relationships with people and leaders across the organizationDevelop systems to automate and bring efficiency to the contract review process in order to scale the work over timeBe ready to roll up your sleeves and wear multiple hats to help the company growWhat You’ll NeedJ.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and admission to a state bar6+ years of relevant legal experience (preferably with at least 2 years of in-house counsel experience at a technology company) Deep experience negotiating and drafting B2B software, hardware, and cloud commercial contracts and license agreements, as well as a wide variety of vendor contracts and other types of commercial agreementsStrong knowledge of data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.Experience with government procurement processes and regulationsExperience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, such as IronClad, as well as Google Workspace Ability to work independently but also collaborate effectively with a teamExcellent legal and business judgment with the ability to provide practical, concise adviceProven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize,and meet deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of attention to detailUS Employee BenefitsVerkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plansNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendFertility Stipend Wellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefitsAnnual Pay RangeBelow is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).Estimated Annual Pay Range$215,000—$260,000 USDVerkada Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. 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