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Director, Legal - US Commercial @ SonarSource

Austin, TXHybridFull TimeDirectorPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

J.D
Bar admission
commercial legal experience
technology legal experience
SaaS
software negotiations
in-house experience
high-growth technology company
software company
domain expertise

Nice to have

AI code verification
governance
AI-generated code
agent-centric software development
regulatory shifts
global expansion

Role summary

SonarSource is seeking a Director, Legal - US Commercial to lead its US Commercial Legal team. This role will oversee US commercial contracting, including enterprise sales, channel partnerships, and vendor procurement. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., 10+ years of commercial and technology legal experience (SaaS, software negotiations), and in-house experience at a high-growth tech company. Responsibilities include team management, complex transaction negotiation, risk mitigation, and advising executives. The role requires strong leadership, domain expertise in SaaS, IP, and data protection, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This is a hybrid role based in Austin.

Powering Trust in AI-Generated Code

Building the Backbone of Agent-Centric Software Development

Sonar is seeking a bold and visionary Director, Legal – US Commercial to lead and scale its US Commercial Legal team. As the global leader in AI code verification and governance, Sonar partners with industry giants to ensure that software generated by AI-assisted developers and autonomous agents is reliable, secure, and maintainable. Trusted by over 75% of the Fortune 100, Sonar’s solutions are integral to the world’s most advanced technology organizations.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this role serves as a strategic partner to the business, balancing risk mitigation with high-growth revenue enablement. The Director will lead, mentor, and empower a team of commercial legal professionals responsible for all US commercial contracting initiatives, including enterprise sales, channel partnerships, and vendor procurement. The position requires a proactive, solution-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities include managing and developing the US commercial legal team, overseeing and negotiating complex commercial transactions, driving alignment across business functions, and optimizing legal operations through technology and process innovation. The Director will also serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on contract terms, risk profiles, and regulatory shifts, supporting Sonar’s continued growth and global expansion.

The ideal candidate brings a J.D. with active Bar admission, 10+ years of commercial and technology legal experience (including SaaS and software negotiations), and significant in-house experience at a high-growth technology or software company. Demonstrated leadership, deep domain expertise in SaaS, software licensing, intellectual property, and data protection, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment are essential.

Sonar values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to fostering a collaborative, in-office culture with three anchor days per week. Candidates must be based in the posted location, with relocation support available for the right person.

Company Website: https://www.sonarsource.com

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