Legal Counsel - NY

About the Role We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented attorney with 8+ years of experience to support Eon's commercial growth and expanding U.S. operations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Partnerships, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership teams, helping drive complex commercial transactions while balancing legal risk and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and solutions-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and enjoys partnering closely with business leaders to accelerate growth and close strategic deals. What You'll Do - Serve as the primary legal advisor supporting Eon's U.S. commercial operations. - Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including enterprise customer, partner, reseller, vendor, and SaaS agreements. - Partner closely with Sales and Revenue leadership to structure, negotiate, and close strategic enterprise transactions. - Advise business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks, providing practical, business-focused guidance. - Support strategic partnerships, channel programs, and go-to-market initiatives. - Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Security, Product, and Compliance teams to support business objectives and customer requirements. What You'll Bring - J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar. - 8+ years of legal experience, including significant commercial contracting and transaction experience. - Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, or technology company. - Strong expertise negotiating enterprise SaaS, technology, and strategic commercial agreements. - Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and support revenue-generating initiatives. - Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Why Join Us? - Be part of a passionate and innovative team driving change in the cloud backup space. - Opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced startup environment. - Competitive salary and benefits package. The annual base salary range is $230,000 – $280,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is just one component of our Compensation Philosophy. Variable/Bonus Compensation & Equity Incentives align with individual and company performance. Eon Benefits: 💸 Equity Participation (RSUs!) 💰 401K match 🍼 Paid Parental Leave 🏥 Generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision options available to you 🏢 Vibrant office with meals, happy hours, and employee events 💻 Home office setup and culture events for remote employees We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, and disability – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. #LI-AG1 #LI-Hybrid