Corporate Counsel, Commercial

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As Axons Corporate Counsel you will serve as a key member of Axons contracts and corporate team supporting the sales teams around the world. You will partner with members of external teams such as Sales Supply Chain Software and Hardware Engineering Product and IT to structure and negotiate complex transactions as well as build processes to help build for a rapidly scaling business.

What Youll Do

Location: Scottsdale AZ Boston MA or Atlanta GA
Reports to: Vice President Corporate Commercial & Privacy Legal

• Provide legal advice to global business partners (primarily including a growing and dynamic Sales organization) on transactional matters related to sale of Axons market-leading portfolio of public safety technology products including for example:
• structuring reviewing and negotiating contracts for the disposition of Axons goods services and SaaS solutions; and
• providing and recommending options for business partners with respect to contract negotiations and corresponding risk analyses.
• Supervise and review the Contracts Managers work.
• Set and enforce the risk levels acceptable to Axon through approvals and ownership of the knowledge bank and playbooks.
• Lead support execute and evolve team processes to help us build Legal contracting support for scale including for example:
• drafting updating and maintaining template contract language risk analyses and policies and procedures; and
• supporting the development and implementation of our contract lifecycle management system.
• Provide other legal advice as needed related to Axons operations including for example regulatory compliance matters or other legal requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other attorneys contracts managers and administrative support to help grow mentor and learn from others.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience (in-house preferred) negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to structure draft and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts including those for the sale of SaaS hardware and services.
• Experience negotiating intellectual property licensing and ownership agreements.
• Ability to act with urgency on all requests.
• Pass-first attitude with a desire to train and mentor others.
• Experience supporting large and dynamic organizations.
• Experience negotiating international agreements.
• Passion for process and organization.
• J.D. and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience designing implementing and administering contract lifecycle processes.
• Deep understanding of other software tools surrounding the contract process preferably Generative AI SalesForce CLMs and Microsoft Office.

Work Location

This role is based out of our Scottsdale Atlanta or Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical Dental Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.