Senior Associate Counsel

Introduction

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company?

At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers.

We do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs.

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate — we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Counsel to join our in-house legal team at a growing software company. This is a generalist role with an emphasis on complex contract drafting and negotiation, supporting the business across commercial, corporate, employment, data privacy, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence matters. The ideal candidate is a strategic negotiator and trusted legal advisor who can manage risk while enabling business growth in a fast-paced technology environment.

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, customer, vendor, partner, and data processing agreements.
• Serve as the primary legal partner for the sales and procurement disciplines on contract strategy and risk allocation.
• Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and contracting standards to support scalable growth.

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across day-to-day operational matters.
• Identify legal risks early and recommend solutions aligned with commercial objectives.

• Support corporate governance, entity management, and strategic transactions.
• Assist with M&A, integrations, and other corporate initiatives as needed.

• Advise on employment-related issues, including hiring, terminations, policies, and employee relations.
• Draft and review employment agreements and workplace policies.

• Advise on data privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and contractual privacy obligations.
• Support intellectual property matters, including licensing, open-source use, and IP protection and assistance with management of the company’s trademark portfolio.
• Provide legal guidance on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

• Support compliance programs, internal policies, and regulatory monitoring.
• Assist with risk assessments, audits, and incident response.

• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and manage outside counsel.
• Maintain accurate legal records and contribute to efficient legal processes.

• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong business judgment and risk-based decision-making.
• High ethical standards and strong commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Clear, concise communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house or technology-sector experience.
• Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Broad generalist background across corporate, employment, privacy, and IP matters.
• SaaS or software industry experience.
• Familiarity with global data privacy frameworks.
• Experience advising on AI-related legal…