Corporate Counsel

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work.”

About You:

• Able to convey strong and prompt communication while consistently adapting and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly collaborative and able to organize and manage projects across multiple teams.
• Quick learning self-starter with an outstanding record and demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Tactful with strong internal and external negotiating skills.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and technically adept.

What skills do I need? 

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; 7+ years of relevant legal experience (with 3+ years in-house, ideally software/tech) in corporate and commercial/technology matters.
• Strong experience leading complex contract negotiations and drafting software/SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, entity management, equity plans, and financings (cross-border context preferred).
• Understanding of data privacy (HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR) highly preferred; high professional ethics and integrity required.
• Excellent written/verbal English; ability to provide clear, business-oriented recommendations to executives and internal stakeholders across jurisdictions.
• Must be comfortable engaging with a range of global customers (SMB to Fortune 500).
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional legal projects with business and legal teams (e.g., regulatory, product).
• Willingness to handle matters outside primary areas; ability to quickly learn new technologies and associated legal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Technology Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer, partner, and reseller agreements (MSAs, order forms, SOWs, DPAs, SLAs).
• Advise on key risk areas (IP, data protection, liability, indemnities, payment/renewal terms) and propose practical alternatives.
• Maintain and refine contract playbooks, templates, and NDAs.

Corporate & Entity Management

• Support global corporate governance and entity management (board/shareholder consents, corporate records, local counsel coordination).
• Assist with equity and incentive plans, and corporate approvals.
• Contribute to financings and strategic transactions (document review, diligence support, advisor coordination).

Employment, Privacy & Compliance

• Support People/HR on employment agreements and policies.
• Support privacy and data protection initiatives (e.g., DPAs, SCCs, GDPR).
• Assist in maintaining and communicating internal policies (code of conduct, anti-bribery, sanctions/export, information security).

Vendor, Procurement, & Legal Operations

• Review and negotiate vendor and procurement contracts (SaaS, licenses, services).
• Partner with business owners (IT, Security, Finance) to ensure appropriate protections and tracking of key terms.
• Help implement and optimize legal operations tools (CLM, repositories) and self-service resources.
• Support cross-functional projects (market launches, product reviews, updates to standard terms).

Key Collaborators:

• Executive Leadership: CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CPEO.
• Go-to-Market & Sales (GTM): Primary business partner for commercial deal execution.
• Internal Operations: People Operations, IT, Security, Finance.
• External Advisors: Labor & Immigration counsel, local counsel, and other specialized external counsel.

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies
• An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations. 

This role is located in Somerville, MA - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted, actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, market compensation data, and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The salary range for this position is $160,000-$195,000 year.