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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Vendor Management Counsel
Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote OK
$147k–$221k/yr
Mid level
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dolla…
Skills: Commercial contracting, Technology agreements, SaaS, Cloud services, Generative AI
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, liv…
Obsidian Security is the leading SaaS security platform, trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and Algolia. We protect 200+ organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, A…
Skills: Okta, Jamf Pro, Terraform, OpenTofu, Infrastructure as code
Obsidian Security is the leading SaaS security platform, trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and Algolia. We protect 200+ organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, A…
About Typeface We help the world’s biggest brands move from brief to fully personalized campaigns — in days, not months. Founded by Abhay Parasnis and backed by Microsoft, GV, Salesforce, Lightspeed, Madrona and Menlo, w…
About Inflection AI Inflection AI is a Public Benefit Corporation empowering people with human-centered, emotionally intelligent AI. We’re shaping the future of AI by combining emotional intelligence (EQ) and raw intelli…
Join our team to play a pivotal role in mitigating tech risks and upholding operational excellence, driving innovation in risk management. As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in Core Foundational Platforms , you will be respo…
Amazon Publisher Services helps digital publishers around the world build and grow thriving businesses. We provide services and advanced technologies to web, mobile app and advanced TV publishers of all sizes, including …
Skills: Programmatic advertising, Data analysis, Strategic partnerships, Client relationship management, Media planning
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Mythic was founded in 2012 by University of Michigan researchers Mike Henry and Dave Fick, who set out to answer a simple question: what if a chip worked the way the human brain does? That first-principles thinking becam…
Skills: NVM design, Circuit simulation, Verilog-A, System Verilog, Real Number Modeling
Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance. Claims processing (i.e. should we pay this claim?), while often overlooked, is the foundation of the entire industry. It’s currently highly manual, involving phone calls, f…
Skills: Operations management, Program management, Enterprise implementation, AI agent development, Strategic planning
Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote Solely
$155k–$185k/yr
Senior+
Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance. Claims processing (i.e. should we pay this claim?), while often overlooked, is the foundation of the entire industry. It’s currently highly manual, involving phone calls, f…
Skills: Cinema 4D, Redshift, 3D Illustration, Motion Design, Procedural workflows
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of Americ…
Skills: Genomics, Scientific Research, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Project Management
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you …
Skills: Product design, UI/UX design, Systems thinking, Prototyping, Figma
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you …
Skills: Product design, UI/UX design, Systems thinking, Prototyping, Figma
Cspeed IO is a stealth start up backed by Sutter Hill Ventures and Atreides Capital - headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Our executive team has a demonstrated track record of building and scaling category-defining semicondu…
Cspeed IO is a stealth start up backed by Sutter Hill Ventures and Atreides Capital - headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Our executive team has a demonstrated track record of building and scaling category-defining semicondu…
Cspeed IO is a stealth start up backed by Sutter Hill Ventures and Atreides Capital - headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Our executive team has a demonstrated track record of building and scaling category-defining semicondu…
Cspeed IO is a stealth start up backed by Sutter Hill Ventures and Atreides Capital - headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Our executive team has a demonstrated track record of building and scaling category-defining semicondu…
Cspeed IO is a stealth start up backed by Sutter Hill Ventures and Atreides Capital - headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Our executive team has a demonstrated track record of building and scaling category-defining semicondu…
Remote in Austin, Texas, United States, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Boulder, Colorado, United States, Delaware, United States
Responsibilities
The Vendor Management Counsel serves as the primary lawyer for the firm's commercial contracting, managing a wide range of agreements including technology, SaaS, and generative AI platforms. This role involves partnering with internal stakeholders like Finance, IT, and Information Security to identify legal risks and maintain standard contract templates.
Requirements
Candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and at least 3 years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts and strong business-partnering skills are required.
Full job description
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. The firm's Office of the General Counsel manages the full spectrum of legal matters arising from the firm's own operations—from commercial and vendor relationships to regulatory compliance, employment, and risk management. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated internal legal team that operates at the intersection of law, technology, and business. In this new role, you will be the fifth attorney in the OGC, working closely with other members of the OGC and supporting all business functions, including Information Security, IT, Innovation, Finance and Human Resources.
This role can be hybrid or 100% remote.
The Role:
Our Vendor Management Counsel will serve as the primary lawyer for the firm's commercial contracting function, managing agreements with a wide range of vendors, suppliers, and service providers. The role involves significant volume and variety—from routine procurement agreements to complex technology agreements involving generative AI—and requires a lawyer who can work efficiently at scale while exercising sound judgment on risk and escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as primary lawyer for the firm's vendor and supplier contracts across all business functions
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology license agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, and general procurement contracts
Lead contracting for technology and AI-related engagements, including agreements involving generative AI platforms, AI-assisted legal tools, data processing, and third-party model access—advising on data rights, acceptable use, confidentiality, output ownership, and liability allocation
Coordinate with client-facing attorneys specializing in privacy, data security, and technology transactions on matters requiring specialized expertise or escalation
Partner with Finance, IT, Information Security, and other business stakeholders to identify legal risks and align contract terms with internal policies
Support and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and clause guidance tailored to the firm's risk tolerance and operational needs
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments—particularly in AI governance, data privacy, and technology contracting—and advise the General Counsel on implications for the firm's contracts and vendor relationships
Work closely with contract administrator to manage the firm’s contract portfolio and enhance the firm’s contract management processes
Qualifications:
Required
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, Including technology agreements
Strong drafting, negotiation and business-partnering skills
Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts, including data rights and restrictions, acceptable use policies, confidentiality of inputs and outputs, indemnification for AI-generated content, and IP ownership
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters with competing deadlines
Business-oriented mindset—able to identify and communicate risk clearly, propose practical solutions, and know when to escalate
Preferred
Prior experience in an in-house legal department, law firm technology transactions practice, or legal managed services organization
Familiarity with enterprise procurement and vendor management processes
Working knowledge of information security and data privacy frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and their intersection with vendor and technology agreements
Experience with AI governance considerations, including the EU AI Act or emerging U.S. state AI legislation
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and ability to leverage AI tools to work more efficiently
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $163,200 - $220,800 per year.
Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 - $198,950 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.
The firm is nationally recognized as a leader in the fields of corporate governance and finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities litigation, employment law, intellectual property, and antitrust, among many other areas of law. Our distinguished international roster of clients spans a wide variety of industries, including information technology, life sciences, energy and clean technology, social and traditional media, communications, retail, and financial services.
Wilson Sonsini has offices in Austin; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, DE.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Technology jobs in Palo Alto, CA pay?
Based on 985 listings with disclosed salaries, most technology jobs in Palo Alto, CA pay between $110k–$262k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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There are currently 1,289 open technology positions in Palo Alto, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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