Sr Legal Counsel

Trintech is seeking an attorney located in the Dallas area for the position of Sr. Legal Counsel to support its growing legal function. The primary focus of this role will be drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements with enterprise customers, vendors, and partners. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in commercial technology contracting and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of global data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA, as a valued secondary area of responsibility.

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to work cross-functionally with departments including IT, Security, Sales, Procurement, and HR, while contributing to the continued growth of a market-leading SaaS company.

What You Will Do

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize a variety of commercial agreements, including customer SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnership deals.
• Provide expert legal support across the business on a wide range of issues, particularly around commercial contracting and data privacy compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on contract risk, compliance obligations, and deal structures.
• Collaborate closely with the Privacy and Security teams to ensure contractual terms align with current data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, international cross-border data transfers).
• Assist in the creation, refinement, and enforcement of internal legal operations processes and playbooks to drive efficiency.
• Review, draft, and help maintain corporate policies, including those related to IT, information security, HR, and data privacy.
• Support procurement, proposal, and compliance teams with contract lifecycle management and RFP processes.
• Coordinate with external counsel as needed on specialized matters, including regulatory, privacy, or international legal issues.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school; member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (Texas preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience in commercial legal practice, with a strong emphasis on negotiating enterprise-level contracts in technology or SaaS industries.
• Demonstrated experience advising on terms relating to data privacy, security obligations, and regulatory compliance.
• Solid understanding of privacy frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and global data protection best practices.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, with attention to detail and a strong grasp of contract risk and negotiation dynamics.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in challenging negotiations with professionalism, efficiency, and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in a hybrid environment.

BONUS SKILLS (Not Required, But Preferred)

• Experience working with international teams or negotiating contracts involving cross-border data transfers.
• Familiarity with SaaS platform infrastructure, cloud security standards, or vendor due diligence requirements.
• Certification in data privacy or security (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM) a plus.

What We Offer

• Open paid time off
• Hybrid schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
• 100% company-paid volunteer time
• 401k with a company match
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition/Continuing Education reimbursement program
• Bonus Potential- Quarterly and Holidays Worked

At our core, Trintechers stand committed to fostering a culture rooted in our core values- Humble, Empowered, Reliable, and Open. Together, these values guide our actions, define our identity, and inspire us to continuously strive for excellence in everything we do.

Should you require (or need) accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please provide your requirements to recruiting@trintech.com and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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