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Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
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Support supply chain, sales and various corporate functions in navigating process and procedures of ... Manage and interface with outside legal counsel on key matters to reduce operational risks and ...
The Legal Counsel will assist in the resolution of disputes and manage litigation/arbitration ... sales agreements, service agreements, and lease agreements. * Design, build, and improve legal team ...
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Louisiana, MO · On-site
$125 - $165/hr
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Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
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Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
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Manhattan, NY · On-site
$125 - $165/hr
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Legal Counsel
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$125 - $165/hr
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Raleigh, NC · On-site
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Raleigh, NC · On-site
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Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
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New York, NY · On-site
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Legal Counsel
New York, NY · On-site
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Los Alamitos, CA · Hybrid
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Mentor, OH · On-site
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Mentor, OH · On-site
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$180 - $240/hr
Partner closely with Sales and Customer Success to improve contract velocity while managing legal ... Manage external counsel support where specialist expertise is required * Support strategic ...
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$180 - $240/hr
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How much do sales legal counsel jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sales legal counsel in the United States is $139,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $197,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Sales Legal Counsel vs Contract Lawyer?
| Aspect | Sales Legal Counsel | Contract Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | JD degree, bar admission, legal certifications | JD degree, bar admission, legal certifications |
| Work Environment | In-house legal team supporting sales and business units | Law firms or corporate legal departments focusing on contract drafting and review |
| Employer & Industry | Corporations in various industries, especially sales-driven sectors | Law firms, corporate legal teams, or consulting firms |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding legal support for sales activities | Legal review and drafting of contracts |
Sales Legal Counsel and Contract Lawyer both hold legal credentials and work within legal environments. However, Sales Legal Counsel primarily supports sales teams with legal advice related to sales agreements and compliance, while Contract Lawyers focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across various legal areas. Their roles differ in scope and focus, with Sales Legal Counsel being more integrated into business and sales strategies.
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Job description
Legal CounselÂ
Please do not apply if you are not Raleigh-based and have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active admission to practice law in North Carolina (NC bar or eligible for NC in-house counsel license)
Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile and proactive Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Raleigh, NC (in office at least 3 days/week). This intermediate role is ideal for an attorney with 2-4 years of experience looking to blend high-volume commercial deal-making with broad corporate governance and specialized functional support.In this role, you will independently draft and negotiate core commercial agreements while partnering cross-functionally across corporate governance, privacy, regulatory compliance, and policy management. You will serve as a critical liaison between commercial execution and corporate strategy, streamlining processes and providing key legal counsel to internal business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial & Transactional Execution (Primary Focus)
- Independent Negotiation: Independently draft, review, and negotiate complex buy-side (vendor contracts, SOWs) and sell-side (customer sales agreements and orders) contracts, balancing legal risk with commercial goals.
- Template & Playbook Drafting: Create, own, and update standard commercial templates, playbooks, and fallback language to accelerate deal cycles.
- Process Optimization & Management: Streamline and operationalize the contracting lifecycle, managing contract repositories, reporting, and mapping to procurement and sales tools.
    2. Specialized & General Counsel Support
- Global Regulatory Compliance: Monitor international regulations and operationalize applicable regulatory requirements, including industry-specific rules relevant to the Company or its customers.
- Privacy & AI Governance: Interpret and manage domestic and international privacy regulations, support incident management, and provide legal advice in privacy-with a special focus on expanding legal considerations related to AI.
- Import/Export Controls: Operationalize import/export regulations and ensure compliance amid evolving rules driven by changes in foreign relations.
- Entity Maintenance: Assist with baseline corporate governance and entity management, including creation, dissolution, and routine annual maintenance across subsidiaries.
- Policy Management: Draft, review, and maintain functional compliance policies (HR, Finance, InfoSec, Privacy) on an annual or ad hoc basis for leadership review.
- Dispute Resolution: Support internal business teams in resolving standard vendor, commercial, and employee disputes efficiently.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Bar: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active admission to practice law (NC bar or eligible for NC in-house counsel license).
- Experience: 2-4 years of relevant legal experience, with a heavy emphasis on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (in-house or law firm experience preferred).
Required skills:Â
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage end-to-end commercial contract negotiations.
- Familiarity with broader corporate functional areas, including employment law basics, IP oversight, and corporate governance.
- Strong legal drafting skills with an appetite for process improvement and template creation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with sales, procurement, HR, and executive leadership.
- Self-sufficient but a team player.Â
About Couchbase
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Industry
Software development
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
San Francisco, CA, US
Year founded
2011