Tempo

Own and negotiate SaaS agreements, advise on privacy, IP, employment, and corporate legal matters, and manage outside counsel to support the company's growth. | 7-10 years of legal experience with a focus on SaaS, commercial contracts, privacy, employment, and corporate law, with active bar membership. | With over 30,000 customers — including a third of the Fortune 500 — Tempo is trusted by organizations around the world to make work visible, predictable, and impactful. We build a powerful suite of integrated solutions across time tracking, capacity & resource planning, strategic portfolio management, roadmapping, program management, and reporting. Our products help modern teams plan with confidence and execute with clarity — from strategy through delivery. From our roots as the #1 time-tracking solution for Jira, Tempo has grown into one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem. We’re a remote-first company that values craft, collaboration, and building products with heart. About the Role We’re looking for a hands-on Director of Legal / Head of Legal to serve as the company’s primary in-house legal partner during an important growth phase. This role is designed for a seasoned commercial SaaS lawyer who enjoys breadth, ownership, and pragmatism — someone who can move quickly, exercise judgment, and scale legal processes without over-engineering. What you'll do Commercial & Product Legal Own and negotiate SaaS commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, DPAs, partner agreements, reseller and marketplace contracts Advise on product terms, pricing models, and go-to-market motions Support procurement and vendor contracting Balance speed and risk appropriately for a high-growth SaaS business Privacy, Security & IP Support privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in partnership with Security and Product Review and manage DPAs and security addenda Advise on IP matters, licensing, open-source usage, and product development issues Employment & People Legal Advise on employment matters (U.S. and limited international), including policies, employee agreements, and terminations Partner closely with HR on people-related legal questions Manage immigration/EOR-related issues as needed (via outside counsel) Corporate & Governance Support routine corporate legal needs (subsidiaries, filings) Partner with Finance on compliance, risk management, and audit-related legal questions Coordinate with outside counsel where appropriate and manage spend thoughtfully Outside Counsel Management Triage what should be handled internally vs. externally Help reduce legal spend through better scoping and internal ownership Who you are 7–10 years of legal experience, ideally with: SaaS / enterprise software companies Strong commercial contracting background Broad legal exposure across commercial, privacy, employment, IP, and corporate Practical, business-oriented mindset — knows when to push and when to move Comfortable operating as a team of one (with outside counsel support) Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working closely with Finance, Product, Sales, and HR JD and active bar membership in good standing Nice to Have Experience with marketplace, partner, or platform ecosystems Prior experience working with PE-backed or scaling companies Why This Role High visibility and impact across the business Opportunity to build scalable legal foundations without bureaucracy Direct partnership with executive leadership Room to grow with the company over time Why Join Tempo? Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity. Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact. Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative UX team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment. Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship. What's In It For You (Org-wide) - Remote First work environment Unlimited vacation in most of our locations!! Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan. Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more. Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work. An opportunity to have a real impact on our business. A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual). Optional in person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices Employee referral program And so much more! Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only Apply today to join the Tempo team and help shape the future of enterprise productivity software. Join us at Tempo Software, where we proudly foster an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.