Legal Counsel (Corporate)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Corporate): Providing strategic legal guidance and managing commercial agreements across the organization with an accent on contract negotiation, corporate governance, and risk mitigation. Focus on supporting M&A, structured finance, and cross-functional collaboration to advance business objectives.

Location: Must be based in Lincoln, NE

Salary: $125,000–$165,000

Company

hirify.global is a diversified company providing services in student loan servicing, payments processing, renewable energy, and education technology for over 40 years.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Provide risk-balanced legal advice to sales, procurement, and product teams.
• Support corporate governance, compliance, and entity maintenance.
• Assist with M&A, structured finance, and joint venture transactions.
• Manage outside counsel on specific projects and improve contract lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and security.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school required.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, specifically SaaS or technology agreements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Prior in-house experience at a technology or financial services company.
• Experience supporting capital markets, structured finance, or M&A transactions.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement planning with 401K and student loan repayment assistance.
• Generous earned time off and wellness programs.
• Employee stock purchase program and tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive community-focused work environment.