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Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The Corporate Counsel will join Celonis' global Commercial Legal team, focusing on negotiating key commercial customer transactions, particularly in North America, APAC, and Japan. The role requires drafting, reviewing, and analyzing various contracts, developing templates, mitigating risks, providing training, and collaborating with business partners. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, active bar membership, 3+ years of experience in law firm or in-house legal department, and proficiency in English and Japanese. The role demands excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and maintain strong relationships.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The job posting is for a Corporate Counsel position at Celonis, requiring a lawyer with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the software-as-a-service industry. The role involves working closely with business partners and providing legal support to the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong business sense, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

Seamlessly partner with business partners within the Celonis organization, including but not limited to Sales, Deal Desk, Finance and Compliance. Consistently anticipate, analyze, communicate, and propose mitigation strategies for potential risks in contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial and legal areas. Contribute to ongoing process improvement, automation initiatives, reduction of friction and problem solving within areas of legal and compliance. Further Celonis’ business, financial and risk management objectives through diligent, proactive and creative lawyering.  Requirements: Law degree from a highly-regarded school  Active bar membership in relevant jurisdiction 3+ years combined experience in law firm and/or in-house legal department including drafting and negotiation experience in relation to Software-as-a-Service agreements  Ability to accommodate time zone support for transactions in APAC and Japan Working knowledge of regulatory matters, including international data protection, corporate compliance and export/trade restrictions Ability to think “outside the box” and address complex matters with creative solutions  Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and negotiation skills Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude Ability to independently organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment Ability to maintain strong working relationships with demanding internal clients and work effectively with remote team and management members Sound and practical business judgment Native or bilingual fluency in English required; business fluency in Japanese would be a significant plus Please mention the word **BRIGHTEST** and tag RMjAuMTA2LjI5LjE4MA== when applying to show you read the job post completely (RMjAuMTA2LjI5LjE4MA==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human. A successful candidate will be expected to provide pragmatic, creative, collaborative and solution-oriented legal support throughout the company; will have a strong business sense and have experience working as a self-starter in an environment that is fast-paced, business and results-oriented and team focused.  Principal Responsibilities:  Draft, review, analyze and negotiate a wide-variety of commercial contracts, including cloud and on-premise subscriptions, nondisclosure license, and professional services agreements. Develop and maintain commercial contract templates. Provide training on a variety of topics to sales and other cross-functional teams. The Corporate Counsel will be part of a close-knit team of legal experts all over the world and will take primary responsibility for negotiating key commercial customer transactions globally, with a focus on North America, APAC and Japan.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The Corporate Counsel will join Celonis' global Commercial Legal team, focusing on negotiating key commercial customer transactions globally, particularly in North America, APAC, and Japan. The role requires drafting, reviewing, and analyzing various commercial contracts, developing contract templates, and providing legal support to sales and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, active bar membership, and 3+ years of experience in law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on Software-as-a-Service agreements. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain strong relationships with internal clients.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The job posting is for a Corporate Counsel position at Celonis, requiring a lawyer with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the software-as-a-service industry. The role involves working closely with business partners and providing legal support to the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong business sense, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The Corporate Counsel will join Celonis' global Commercial Legal team, focusing on negotiating key commercial customer transactions, particularly in North America, APAC, and Japan. The role requires drafting, reviewing, and analyzing various contracts, developing templates, mitigating risks, providing training, and collaborating with business partners. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, active bar membership, 3+ years of experience in law firm or in-house legal department, and proficiency in English and Japanese. The role demands excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and maintain strong relationships.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The Corporate Counsel will join Celonis' global Commercial Legal team, focusing on negotiating key commercial customer transactions, particularly in North America, APAC, and Japan. The role requires drafting, reviewing, and analyzing various contracts, developing templates, mitigating risks, providing training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, active bar membership, 3+ years of experience in law firm or in-house legal department, and proficiency in English and Japanese. Strong business acumen, creative problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The job posting is for a Corporate Counsel position at Celonis, requiring a lawyer with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the software-as-a-service industry. The role involves working closely with business partners and providing legal support to the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong business sense, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Test Automation Engineer

Company: IntelliBridge

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 02, 2023

IntelliBridge is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to support their contract with the National Weather Service. The position involves designing automated tests for software deliverables and requires proficiency in Postman, Newman, and GIT.

Social Media Specialist

Company: IntelliBridge

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 02, 2023

IntelliBridge, an award-winning national security company, is seeking a Senior Social Media Specialist for a hybrid role supporting the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The role involves developing a comprehensive Bureau Social Media Strategy, creating content calendars, and publishing posts for various social media platforms. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing/public relations, at least 5 years of experience in social media marketing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. The role offers a comprehensive benefit package and the opportunity to work on programs that cultivate people-to-people ties and promote U.S. foreign policy goals.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

The Corporate Counsel will join Celonis' global Commercial Legal team, focusing on negotiating key commercial customer transactions, particularly in North America, APAC, and Japan. The role requires drafting, reviewing, and analyzing various contracts, developing templates, mitigating risks, providing training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, active bar membership, 3+ years of experience in law firm or in-house legal department, and proficiency in English and Japanese. Strong business acumen, creative problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Corporate Counsel Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted Nov 03, 2023

Seamlessly partner with business partners within the Celonis organization, including but not limited to Sales, Deal Desk, Finance and Compliance. Consistently anticipate, analyze, communicate, and propose mitigation strategies for potential risks in contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial and legal areas. Contribute to ongoing process improvement, automation initiatives, reduction of friction and problem solving within areas of legal and compliance. Further Celonis’ business, financial and risk management objectives through diligent, proactive and creative lawyering.  Requirements: Law degree from a highly-regarded school  Active bar membership in relevant jurisdiction 3+ years combined experience in law firm and/or in-house legal department including drafting and negotiation experience in relation to Software-as-a-Service agreements  Ability to accommodate time zone support for transactions in APAC and Japan Working knowledge of regulatory matters, including international data protection, corporate compliance and export/trade restrictions Ability to think “outside the box” and address complex matters with creative solutions  Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and negotiation skills Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude Ability to independently organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment Ability to maintain strong working relationships with demanding internal clients and work effectively with remote team and management members Sound and practical business judgment Native or bilingual fluency in English required; business fluency in Japanese would be a significant plus Please mention the word **BRIGHTEST** and tag RNDAuNzQuMTc3Ljc2 when applying to show you read the job post completely (RNDAuNzQuMTc3Ljc2). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human. A successful candidate will be expected to provide pragmatic, creative, collaborative and solution-oriented legal support throughout the company; will have a strong business sense and have experience working as a self-starter in an environment that is fast-paced, business and results-oriented and team focused.  Principal Responsibilities:  Draft, review, analyze and negotiate a wide-variety of commercial contracts, including cloud and on-premise subscriptions, nondisclosure license, and professional services agreements. Develop and maintain commercial contract templates. Provide training on a variety of topics to sales and other cross-functional teams. The Corporate Counsel will be part of a close-knit team of legal experts all over the world and will take primary responsibility for negotiating key commercial customer transactions globally, with a focus on North America, APAC and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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