Corporate Counsel, Commercial

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.

Your Impact

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, as well as build processes to help build for a rapidly scaling business.

What You’ll Do

Location:
Scottsdale, AZ, Boston, MA or Atlanta, GA

Reports to:
Vice President, Corporate, Commercial & Privacy Legal

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

What You Bring

• 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 those for the sale of 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.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support

The Pay:
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 112,500 in the lowest geographic market and USD 180,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is…