Corporate Legal Counsel

Who We Are:

TrustedTech is a leading Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) specializing in Microsoft Cloud services, Microsoft perpetual licensing, and Microsoft Support Services for medium and enterprise-sized businesses. Our robust team of in-house, U.S-based Microsoft architects and engineers are certified in all 6/6 Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations in the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program.

Prioritizing a people-centric mission, TrustedTech has transformed the Microsoft software licensing experience, giving IT professionals complete confidence in the success of their Microsoft investment.

Overview:

TrustedTech is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented

Corporate Counsel

to serve as our first in-house legal resource. This role is designed for a high-performing legal generalist who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment. You will be responsible for streamlining our contract lifecycle, managing day-to-day legal inquiries, and ensuring our commercial agreements protect the company’s interests without slowing down revenue. You will act as a bridge between our external firms and internal leadership, providing practical, business-first legal advice.

Responsibilities:

• Full Lifecycle Contract Management:

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs) while maintaining a strict 24–48 hour turnaround to support sales velocity.

• Legal Operations \& Playbooks:

Create and maintain a "Legal Playbook" that includes standardized fallback positions and redline responses for the sales and account management teams.

• Privacy \& Data Governance:

Act as the internal lead for global data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), ensuring that Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are in place for all international clients.

• Vendor \& Partner Compliance:

Review and manage the legal implications of Microsoft Partner Center agreements (ReX/CSP) to ensure no technical or commercial pivots put our partnership status at risk.

• Employment \& HR Support:

Partner with the People \& Culture team to manage employment contracts, offer letters, non-competes, and internal policy updates.

• Risk Reporting:

Identify and flag "unresolved risks" in commercial deals, providing the Founder/CVO with clear "Go/No-Go" logic for high-stakes contracts.

• Administrative Oversight:

Manage the corporate minute book, state filings, and basic intellectual property (IP) maintenance (trademark renewals/copyrights).

Required Skills \& Qualifications (must-haves):

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active, good-standing membership in at least one State Bar.
• 3–5\+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 2 years focused on commercial technology transactions (SaaS, Cloud, or Licensing).
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume contract load with a focus on indemnification, limitation of liability, and data privacy clauses.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and managing compliance for GDPR and CCPA.
• Ability to translate complex legal risks into simple "business terms" for non-legal stakeholders.

Preferred Skills \& Qualifications (nice-to-haves):

• Understanding of the Microsoft Partner ecosystem (CSP/NCE) and how it impacts revenue recognition and contractual flow-downs.
• Previous experience as the "first" or "second" in-house legal hire in a rapidly scaling startup.
• Experience implementing or managing a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) or Matter Management system (e.g., Ironclad, LinkSquares).

Working Environment \& Compensation Details:

• Type:

Onsite (Irvine, CA); in-office Monday - Thursday, WFH on Friday

• Working hours:

6:00 am to 3:00 pm

PT OR

7:00 am to 4:00 pm

PT

• Compensation Range:

$215K - $235K

(DOE )*

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid base medical coverage: HMO (CA) \| PPO (out-of-state)

• Dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) with 4% company match (fully vested)

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Voluntary benefits (STD*, life/AD\&D, accident, critical illness, hospital)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Pet discount plans

• Microsoft reimbursement program

(*Short-term Disability available for employees outside California)

TrustedTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.