Black Duck Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its North America Contracts & Licensing team. This role is integral to supporting complex licensing transactions in a cybersecurity-focused environment, where legal expertise directly influences the company's security posture and market credibility.

The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements, including on-premise license agreements, SaaS agreements, services agreements, and channel partner agreements. The role involves advising sales executives and internal stakeholders on security representations, contractual risks, data protection terms, and liability frameworks, ensuring that contractual commitments align with Black Duck's security practices and risk posture.

Candidates should have substantial experience as in-house counsel in the cybersecurity or SaaS sectors, with a strong understanding of how security programs and compliance frameworks influence contracting. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently, manage complex deal flows, and provide practical, business-forward legal guidance to senior leaders.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $183,000 to $247,700 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Black Duck fosters a security-first environment where legal professionals are embedded partners with Security, Product, and Sales teams, providing opportunities for meaningful influence and professional growth.

Black Duck Software, Inc. is a recognized pioneer in application security, providing solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. The company values autonomy, trust, and a collaborative approach to managing risk and sustaining credibility in the cybersecurity ecosystem.