Corporate Counsel
HalbornFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in technology transactions with an in-house legal team. Specific experience negotiating SaaS subscription agreements, license and support agreements, and professional services agreements with customers is required. Experience working cross-functionally, excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills, the ability to use sound judgment, maintain strong working relationships, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment are also necessary. Familiarity with technical concepts in Web applications and a willingness to learn new technologies are important, as is an undergraduate degree. Experience with DPA and BAA negotiation, regulated industries, and open source licensing are considered a plus.
The Senior Commercial Contracts Negotiator will provide primary support to the Confluent Americas Sales Team, structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including privacy addendum agreements and security terms. Responsibilities include reviewing and managing NDAs, providing general support to legal colleagues, gathering internal approvals, obtaining signatures, and working on projects to improve department efficiency. The role involves training and interacting with Sales, third-party partners, and customers, partnering with cross-functional teams, and keeping legal repositories accurate and up-to-date.
Data streaming solutions for real-time processing
Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.