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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE: PD) is the global leader in AI-first digital operations. By automatically detecting, diagnosing, and remediating issues, the PagerDuty Platform orchestrates AI agents and automated workflows with context from over 750 integrations. Trusted by approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, PagerDuty is the industry standard for organizations scaling resilient, autonomous operations. Notable customers include Chipotle, Cloudflare, Docusign, Fox, Nvidia, Salesforce, Spotify, Zoom and more. We are growing rapidly and hiring top talent with leading AI skills across engineering, sales, product, marketing, and beyond as we build the leading digital operations platform. PagerDuty is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Commercial Transactions to join our diverse, customer-focused Commercial Legal team! As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will report to the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Commercial Legal, and will partner with PagerDuty's go-to-market teams as a trusted advisor on commercial transactions. Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements end-to-end with customers and partners for PagerDuty's SaaS offerings, including products utilizing machine learning and generative AI featuresAssist in the development of contract templates, standard methodology processes, playbooks, and automation across the entire contract's life cycle, as needed, including leveraging Legal AI tools to optimize deal velocity and contracting workflowsPartner with the go-to-market sales, services, and channel partner teams as a trusted advisor on all customer and deal-related mattersCommunicate complex matters clearly and solve problems practicallyLiaise with cross-functional business units (like finance, sales operations, security, product, support, and privacy) when needed to align on requested contractual terms and conditions that impact our business Basic QualificationsJuris Doctor degree from accredited law school; admitted to and in good standing with California or other State Bar AssociationAt least 9 years of broad-based technology transactional experience across multiple business lines and jurisdictions, and understanding of key domestic and international regulatory requirements in the SaaS and AI spaceExtensive experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on different types of commercial transactions, including SaaS sales, reseller, strategic partnerships, consulting partnerships, licensing agreements, and statements of workExperience collaborating with other cross-functional teams supporting Sales, communicating and explaining business risks, and drafting language to reflect business stakeholder approvals and feedbackHighly responsive with a service-oriented attitude. Expertise in balancing risk, and other legal requirements to safeguard PagerDuty's interests/values, while ensuring revenue efforts are fully supportedCollaborative teammate with the ability to work independently, drive results, and maintain a professional and calm demeanor Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting a global sales organization, supporting international transactions, and negotiating across time zonesExperience in public sector contracting, providing legal expertise in working with U.S. Federal and SLED end-user customers and system integrators a plusExperience doing business with regulated industries and understanding of modern data privacy/data security frameworks as they intersect with AI deployment (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)Previous working experience with sales operations, finance, and operations on deal velocity projects such as contract lifecycle management (CLM) implementation, evaluation of generative AI contract review tools, new templates, and sales training This role will be required to be in office 2 days a week in our San Francisco office The base salary range for this position is 164,000 - 276,100 USD. Thi