Legal Counsel, Procurement - Remote

Overview

The role, in a nutshell: Chainguard is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Procurement Attorney who’s excited to own how we work with the vendors that power our business. You’ll lead our vendor and procurement contracting function end to end, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating agreements. You will also build scalable, vendor-friendly processes that keep our teams moving quickly without taking on unnecessary risk. This is a high-impact builder role for someone who cares just as much about great stakeholder and vendor experiences as they do about clean, well-structured contracts.

In Short

• Lead vendor and procurement contracts from front to back.
• Keep deals moving instead of getting stuck in redlines.
• Be a true partner to the business.
• Design and improve legal workflows from the ground up.
• Create the playbooks and tools others will rely on.
• Streamline onboarding and lifecycle management.
• Balance risk and momentum.

Requirements

• Seasoned commercial contracts experience with 5+ years.
• In-house background at a SaaS or technology company.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.
• Comfort with fast-paced, evolving environments.

Benefits

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture.
• Our Approach to Equity.
• 100% Covered Health Insurance.
• ∞ Flexible Time Off.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.