[Hiring] Contracts Attorney @Censys

Role Description

Censys is seeking a Contracts Attorney to own our commercial contracting function. This is a highly execution-focused role for an experienced contracts attorney who thrives in fast-growing SaaS environments and enjoys operating at the center of deal velocity—balancing speed, precision, and risk in high-impact agreements.

As a Contracts Attorney, you will be the primary owner of Censys’ contracting lifecycle, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and closing customer, partner, and government-related agreements. You will work closely with Sales, RevOps, Finance, and Security to ensure deals move efficiently while maintaining clear and consistent risk standards. This role is less about broad legal coverage and more about deep specialization in contracts—you will be expected to operate with speed, consistency, and strong commercial judgment across a high volume of agreements.

What You Will Do

• Own end-to-end contracting execution across customer, partner, and government agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • SaaS agreements, enterprise MSAs, order forms, renewals, and amendments
  • NDAs, DPAs, security addenda, and procurement terms
• Drive deal velocity by partnering closely with Sales, RevOps, and Finance to remove friction in the contracting process
• Build, maintain, and enforce contracting playbooks, templates, and fallback positions to ensure consistency and scalability
• Identify and clearly articulate key risk areas in contracts, including:
  • Liability, indemnification, IP ownership, and data/security obligations
• Support channel, reseller, marketplace, and strategic partner agreements
• Provide targeted support for public-sector and government-related contracts, including:
  • Reviewing flow-down terms, compliance obligations, and procurement requirements
• Partner with Security and Product on customer-driven security and compliance requirements within contracts
• Track and improve key contracting metrics (e.g., cycle time, negotiation points, deviation from standard terms)
• Implement process improvements, tooling, and automation to scale contracting efficiency
• Serve as the central point of contact for all contract-related matters, ensuring clarity and consistency across the business

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of focused experience in commercial contracting, ideally in SaaS or technology environments
• Deep experience negotiating:
  • Enterprise SaaS agreements and MSAs
  • Procurement-driven contracts with large enterprises
• Strong command of core commercial contract terms (liability, indemnity, IP, data/security, SLAs)
• Experience supporting government or public-sector contracts is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage high deal volume while maintaining quality and consistency
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and execution skills
• Pragmatic and business-oriented, with a bias toward enabling deals while protecting the company
• Comfortable operating independently as the primary contracts expert in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, responsive, and trusted by cross-functional partners

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including equity
• Health, dental & vision coverage
• Retirement with company contribution
• Parental leave
• Mental health & wellness benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Professional development stipend
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
• Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles