Senior Counsel

United StatesRemote

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including corporate documents, IP licenses, and marketing agreements
Advise and assist on general legal needs as they arise

Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
Experience providing legal advice to SaaS companies
Ability to manage a defined set of
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and incorporating feedback into legal recommendations
Experience supporting international transactions or working with non-US entities •
Experience counseling on AI matters
Familiarity with legal operations tools •
Experience working in a high-growth or scaling environment What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
Develops increased familiarity with the company’s risk tolerance and escalation practices Location and Work Arrangement
As developers increasingly collaborate with AI agents to write and ship code, the pace of software delivery is accelerating beyond what traditional review processes can support.

At least 8 years of legal experience, including some in-house or equivalent client-facing experience •

Ability to travel to the Oakland headquarters [as needed] Pay:
Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones for Level 4:
Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle - $ 152,900 - $210,210 **
Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago - $137,600 - $189,200**
Zone 3: All other US locations - $ 129,900 - $178,640 **
LaunchDarkly operates from a place of high trust and transparency; we are happy to state the pay range for our open roles to best align with your needs.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
*Within the United States, our geographic pay zones are defined by counties surrounding major metropolitan areas.
**Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits in addition to salary. About LaunchDarkly:

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You will partner with cross-functional teams to help execute on legal workstreams, applying sound judgment to balance legal risk with business needs.
This role is suited for an attorney who can independently handle defined work areas while escalating more complex or ambiguous issues. Responsibilities:
Translate legal guidance into clear recommendations for stakeholders, escalating higher-risk or novel issues appropriately
Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, and processes to improve consistency and efficiency
Partner with cross-functional teams to support compliance initiatives and implementation of company policies
Partner with and manage outside counsel where specialized expertise is required
Assist with legal support for international operations, including coordinating with outside counsel where appropriate
Help develop and deliver training across the organization on relevant legal topics
responsibilities and prioritize multiple tasks with guidance •
Provides clear and accurate legal guidance on common issues, seeking input from senior team members and/or outside counsel on higher-risk matters