Legal Counsel - NY

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented attorney with 8+ years of experience to support Eon's commercial growth and expanding U.S. operations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Partnerships, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership teams, helping drive complex commercial transactions while balancing legal risk and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and solutions-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and enjoys partnering closely with business leaders to accelerate growth and close strategic deals.

What You'll Do

Serve as the primary legal advisor supporting Eon's U.S. commercial operations.

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including enterprise customer, partner, reseller, vendor, and SaaS agreements.

Partner closely with Sales and Revenue leadership to structure, negotiate, and close strategic enterprise transactions.

Advise business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks, providing practical, business-focused guidance.

Support strategic partnerships, channel programs, and go-to-market initiatives.

Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Security, Product, and Compliance teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.

What You'll Bring

J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.

8+ years of legal experience, including significant commercial contracting and transaction experience.

Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, or technology company.

Strong expertise negotiating enterprise SaaS, technology, and strategic commercial agreements.

Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and support revenue-generating initiatives.

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a passionate and innovative team driving change in the cloud backup space.

Opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced startup environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

The annual base salary range is $230,000 – $280,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is just one component of our Compensation Philosophy. Variable/Bonus Compensation & Equity Incentives align with individual and company performance.

Eon Benefits:

💸 Equity Participation (RSUs!)

💰 401K match

🍼 Paid Parental Leave

🏥 Generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision options available to you

🏢 Vibrant office with meals, happy hours, and employee events

💻 Home office setup and culture events for remote employees

We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, and disability – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs.

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