The Role
Provide legal support for procurement and supplier contracts: draft, review, and negotiate agreements; develop procurement policies; advise stakeholders on risk and compliance; manage supplier disputes; maintain contract records; and train internal teams. Role may expand to general corporate, real estate, marketing, ESG, and subsidiary matters over time.
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Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
Why join Coupa?
🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
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The Impact of a Corporate Counsel at Coupa:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented attorney to join our legal team, to be responsible for general corporate and procurement matters. Initially, the role will focus on supporting the procurement function. The ideal candidate will work on a team to manage and oversee procurement contract and supplier negotiations, administration, and compliance, ensuring that all contracts align with the company’s objectives and legal requirements. Over time and for the right candidate, this role can expand to provide experience supporting general corporate, real estate, marketing, ESG, and subsidiary management.
What You'll Do:
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a breadth of procurement contracts, including supplier agreements, vendor agreements, service contracts, and purchase orders. Ensure that all contractual terms and conditions align with Coupa’s policies and legal requirements.
- Procurement Policy Development: Continuously improve contract management processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal aspects of procurement processes and contract management.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess legal, operational and practical risks associated with procurement activities. Develop strategies to mitigate potential risks and resolve legal disputes.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement managers, compliance, security and finance teams, and senior leadership, to address legal issues and support procurement activities and strategies.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records of all procurement-related legal documents and correspondence.
- Supplier Management: Support the management of supplier relationships by providing legal guidance on issues such as performance disputes, contract breaches, and compliance matters.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent foreign law degree
- Admission to a local bar and in good standing
- 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on procurement or commercial contracts (in-house experience preferred)
- Good business sense and a track record of advising business people on the impact of legal terms on the practical and economic aspects of a transaction
- Appreciation of the requirements for implementing and operationalizing a variety of sourced products or services, and the ability to partner with internal buyers, and other teams impacted by or involved with procurement
- Experience with customer-facing contracts, or with risk management or compliance is a plus but not required
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Willingness to partner with and to train other professionals on the legal team, and to expand your horizons and take on new responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to measure results
- Experience related to technology companies is a plus
At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.
Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.
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Skills Required
- Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent foreign law degree
- Admission to a local bar and in good standing
- 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on procurement or commercial contracts
- In-house legal experience
- Good business sense and track record advising business on legal terms' practical and economic impact
- Appreciation of requirements for implementing and operationalizing sourced products or services and ability to partner with internal buyers and teams
- Experience with customer-facing contracts, risk management, or compliance
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Willingness to partner with and train other professionals and take on new responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to measure results
- Experience related to technology companies
What the Team is Saying
Aditya Maheshwari
Sr. Software Engineer, Cloud
Alex Moon
Operations Analyst, Order Management
Jose Miguel Jimenez
Procurement
Jessica Fonseca
Technical Support Specialist
Daniela Aristizábal
Associate Planning & Operations Analyst
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive from day one for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and a no‑cost EAP. Additional options like FSAs and wellness initiatives are also cited.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned around Flexible Time Off, floating holidays, and 40 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off, supported by a virtual‑first work model. These programs are highlighted as core elements of work‑life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and a digital program for paths to parenthood (including adoption and surrogacy) are explicitly called out. Resources also extend to family medical leave and, in some locations, an onsite Mother’s Room.
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The Company
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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