Jasper Colin · 21 hours ago
Corporate & Commercial Counsel (US) – Contract / Hourly
Jasper Colin is a B2B market research and analytics firm focused on helping enterprises make impactful decisions. They are seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor for their U.S. operations, supporting various legal needs on an hourly basis while working closely with leadership and operational teams.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate B2B client contracts including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, SLAs, DPAs, and vendor agreements
Support U.S. entity governance, board resolutions, and ongoing corporate compliance needs
Advise leadership on risk assessment, liability exposure, and contract structuring
Advise on compliance with CCPA, GDPR (US applicability), HIPAA (as applicable), DPDP, and emerging U.S. data privacy regulations
Guide data usage, consent frameworks, survey compliance, and research ethics
Partner with internal teams on ISO 27001, ESOMAR, and research governance requirements
Act as a legal partner to Sales, Client Solutions, and Delivery teams
Support deal velocity through contract playbooks, fallback positions, and standardized templates
Advise on enterprise procurement terms, indemnities, IP clauses, and limitation of liability
Protect company intellectual property, proprietary frameworks, analytics models, and research outputs
Advise on software licensing, SaaS terms, platform usage policies, and third-party integrations
Support product teams on legal implications of automation, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled research tools
Support U.S. hiring through review of employment contracts and compliance guidance
Advise on contractor vs employee classifications
Partner with HR on workplace policies, disputes, and regulatory adherence (as needed)
Coordinate with external law firms, auditors, and compliance advisors
Act as a point of contact for legal matters involving clients, partners, and regulators
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited U.S. law school
Licensed to practice law in Texas (or eligible for transfer)
7–12+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law
Strong experience with enterprise B2B contracts and data privacy matters
Ability to balance legal rigor with commercial pragmatism in an hourly contract capacity
Preferred
Experience with B2B services, market research, analytics, SaaS, or technology firms
Familiarity with ESOMAR, Insights Association, ISO, SOC, HIPAA, or similar frameworks
Experience supporting U.S. expansion or multinational companies
Exposure to AI, analytics platforms, or digital products
Benefits
Flexible hourly engagement without a long-term employment commitment
Work closely with senior leadership, product teams, and enterprise clients
Influence how a research-led technology company scales in the U.S.
Build legal frameworks that enable innovation and speed