Corporate Counsel, Contractor

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote/Hybrid
• Job Type: Contract (6 months)
• Salary: $144,000 - $156,000 (budgeted range, actual pay adjusted based on experience)

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety company dedicated to using technology to build a safer, stronger future and save lives. We are seeking an experienced and business-minded attorney to join our Legal team as Corporate Counsel, Contractor. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is excited by the opportunity to advise across a wide array of legal areas including commercial contracting, government procurement, and data privacy. The role will report directly to the General Counsel and work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Revenue Operations, Strategy, Product, and Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to internal teams on legal matters related to contract strategy, data use, and privacy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across verticals.
• Advise on compliance with U.S. and international government procurement best practices and compliance requirements.
• Develop and refine internal policies, processes, and templates to improve legal operations and scalability.
• Stay current on key regulatory developments in privacy, commercial, open source, and related legal areas.
• Take ownership of legal matters and administrative tasks, delivering high-quality work with accountability and minimal supervision.

Requirements

• J.D. with an active bar license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a mix of in-house or law firm experience supporting technology companies.
• Strong experience negotiating complex commercial contracts, including SaaS and sales-related agreements.
• Familiarity with public sector sales and government procurement requirements.
• Practical, business-savvy mindset with a focus on enabling the business while managing legal risk.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and offer creative, solution-oriented advice.

Company Information

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety company that harnesses artificial and human intelligence to fuse life-saving data from 600M+ connected devices, apps, and sensors from 200+ global technology companies to over 22,000 public safety agencies in six countries. Whether there’s an unsafe moment or an emergency, RapidSOS Ready devices, vehicles, homes, or buildings deliver essential data to the right place when it matters most.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally.
• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation.
• A dynamic, flexible, and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team.

Learn more at www.RapidSOS.com and our blog: https://rapidsos.com/blog/

RapidSOS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion,