Salesforce Director Senior Corporate Counsel 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

671517444

Job Category

Global Affairs

Job Details

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Teamwork:Lead, mentor and guide legal team members while collaborating with cross-functional team members across the business (sourcing, security, privacy, product and revenue recognition).

• Contract Execution Under Pressure:Review, negotiate, draft, and drive fast turnaround times on high-value buy-side agreements, including cloud, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements and AI transactions.

• Executive Communication:Confidence in communicating contract and legal concepts to C-suite executives involving high-value and visibility hyperscaler/public cloud deals.

• Lead & Deliver at Speed:Provide rapid, business-savvy legal advice while effectively managing legal risk and ensuring compliance across sourcing transactions.

• Process Efficiency & Innovation:Identify and implement legal process improvements to support rapid deal closure. Assist in developing training materials and provide training to the business on relevant legal topics and best practices.

• Have Fun While Doing It:

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• J.D. degree from an accredited and accredited law school/university; licensed to practice law in the United States.

• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with strong leadership and managing experience and a proven ability to work under tight timelines in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and demanding industry.

• Demonstrated success in closing high value technology contracts.

• Experience in contracting across highly regulated sectors, including financial services (FINS) and healthcare is preferred.

• Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills, attention to detail, and strong legal reasoning, particularly in high-pressure transactions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Team-oriented and collaborative attitude.

• Proven track record developing and maintaining strong working relationships with demanding internal clients.

• Familiar with and interested in technical concepts (web applications, cloud computing, digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence) and the professional services associated with their implementation.

• Highly adaptable and service-oriented demeanor. Ability to handle pressure and provide thoughtful recommendations.

• A can-do attitude—proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally, and a team-first approach.

This role is hybrid and goes into the office 3 days per week.

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For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $211,500 to $306,600. For Washington D.C based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $211,500 to $306,600. For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $211,500 to $306,600. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: