Corporate Counsel, Commercial

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Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast‑paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

As Axon’s Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a key member of Axon’s contracts and corporate team supporting the sales teams around the world. You will partner with members of external teams such as Sales, Supply Chain, Software and Hardware Engineering, Product and IT to structure and negotiate complex transactions, and build processes to help build for a rapidly scaling business.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ, Boston, MA or Atlanta, GA
Reports to: Vice President, Corporate, Commercial & Privacy Legal

• Provide legal advice to global business partners on transactional matters related to sale of Axon’s public safety technology products, including:
• Structuring, reviewing and negotiating contracts for the disposition of goods, services and SaaS solutions.
• Providing and recommending options for business partners with respect to contract negotiations and risk analyses.
• Supervise and review the Contracts Managers’ work.
• Set and enforce risk levels acceptable to Axon through approvals and ownership of the knowledge bank and playbooks.
• Lead, support, execute and evolve team processes to build Legal contracting support for scale, including:
• Drafting, updating and maintaining template contract language, risk analyses, policies and procedures.
• Supporting the development and implementation of our contract lifecycle management system.
• Provide other legal advice as needed related to Axon’s operations, including regulatory compliance matters or other legal requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, contracts managers and administrative support to grow, mentor and learn from others.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience (in‑house preferred) negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including SaaS, hardware and services.
• Experience negotiating intellectual property licensing and ownership agreements.
• Ability to act with urgency on all requests.
• Pass‑first attitude with a desire to train and mentor others.
• Experience supporting large and dynamic organizations.
• Experience negotiating international agreements.
• Passion for process and organization.
• J.D. and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience designing, implementing, and administering contract lifecycle processes.
• Deep understanding of other software tools surrounding the contract process, preferably Generative AI, Sales Force, CLMs, and Microsoft Office.

This role is based out of our Scottsdale, Atlanta or Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in‑person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in‑office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

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