Director, Legal Counsel - Contracts

Head of Contracts (Director, Legal Counsel) In this role you will oversee Indeed’s commercial contracting function, responsible for strategy and business evolution. The leader will manage a high‑performing team, align contracts strategy with sales, ensure scalable practices for all client types, and bring deep expertise in commercial transactions with Fortune 500/Global 2000 companies. Responsibilities Own strategic direction and continuous evolution of global commercial contracting function, aligning legal support with broader business and revenue objectives Manage, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of legal professionals negotiating and advising on complex commercial agreements Partner directly with teams driving AI‑driven product adoption in top‑tier US corporations, serving as primary legal architect for enterprise client engagements Act as senior escalation point for highly complex, novel, strategic, or high‑risk commercial negotiations and provide pragmatic guidance on legal, regulatory, and business risks Develop and implement sophisticated contracting frameworks, negotiation strategies, and playbooks Drive operational excellence and transformation across the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle, including process optimization, workflow design, and automation opportunities in partnership with Legal Operations and technology teams Establish and oversee key metrics, reporting, and performance indicators to measure team effectiveness, contract cycle times, risk trends, and operational improvements while ensuring compliance and commercial competitiveness Qualifications & Skills JD and at least 10 years of related experience, including 7 years in commercial contracts with top‑tier corporations Extensive experience scaling commercial contracting functions within fast‑paced, high‑growth organizations, preferably in technology or SaaS environments Deep expertise in US commercial law, revenue transactions, risk assessment, and negotiation strategy for highly complex agreements Ability to balance legal, regulatory, financial, and operational considerations while enabling business growth and driving client adoption of Indeed’s offerings Proven people leadership and organizational management, mentoring senior legal professionals and driving accountability across functions Exceptional executive communication, business partner management, and influencing skills to build trusted partnerships across senior leadership and cross‑functional teams Business‑focused operational and strategic mindset with experience driving process improvement, contracting scalability, technology adoption, and data‑driven decision making within legal organizations Salary Range Transparency Tier 1 – United States of America: 190,000–284,000 USD per yearTier 2 – United States of America: 211,000–317,000 USD per year Salary Range Disclaimer The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and midpoint. Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and expertise. The range is one component of the total package, which may include bonuses, RSUs, PTO, and other region‑specific benefits. Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employees can enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan, an equity‑based incentive program, open paid time off, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For additional details, visit the benefits page. Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement Indeed is deeply committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro‑diversity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other non‑merit based or legally protected grounds. Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr