New Relic is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with solid experience in managing commercial contracts and dispute resolution, particularly within the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry.
This role is ideal for a motivated legal professional looking to make an immediate impact, collaborate with global teams, and help drive scalable legal processes.
Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS and commercial contracts supporting global sales and procurement
Advise and support sales teams on deal structuring, negotiation strategies, and dispute resolution
Collaborate with the finance team to manage disputes, collections, and streamline related processes
Handle complex settlement agreements and maintain a caseload of contractual matters
Serve as the primary legal contact for all new and updated agreements including MSAs, DPAs, and amendments
Partner with contract managers to facilitate execution and serve as escalation point on legal matters
Coordinate with privacy counsel on data protection issues, especially within India and global regulatory frameworks
Provide strategic legal guidance to various business units balancing risk with company objectives
Stay informed about New Relic’s product-led SaaS model and evolving legal standards
Advise the marketing team on commercial aspects of campaigns and vendor agreements
Improve and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks , and legal workflows
Support broader company initiatives like product launches, internal training, and compliance projects
5–7 years of experience negotiating commercial contracts, ideally in the SaaS or tech industry
Strong knowledge of contract law , technology law , and revenue recognition principles
Proven ability to navigate privacy, security, and data protection within a commercial contract context
Experience handling disputes and collections linked to contract execution
Capable of managing multiple, time-sensitive deliverables independently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills , with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
Active bar license in good standing in your jurisdiction
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in legal drafting and analysis
Team player with a proactive, hands-on approach
10+ years of legal experience
4+ years of in-house counsel experience
Experience negotiating reseller or partner agreements
Background advising marketing teams on advertising and media agreements
Practice experience in U.S., U.K., Singapore, or Australia (dual qualification preferred)
Familiarity with software development or product lifecycle management
CIPP/E certification or privacy law experience, especially related to Indian regulations
At New Relic , diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are.
We welcome professionals from all backgrounds and paths—including nontraditional careers —and celebrate the unique experiences each team member brings.
We’re committed to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive authentically.
We offer a flexible workforce model , allowing you to work remotely, on-site, or hybrid —whatever best supports your success.
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Employment is contingent upon successful identity verification and background check
We assess applicants equitably , including those with prior convictions, in line with applicable laws (e.g., San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance)
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