Director commercial legal counsel

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Are you a sharp, adaptable, and unstoppable attorney who can lead a team of contracts professionals that creatively and collaboratively approaches complex transactional negotiations? Are you passionate about building systems, processes and teams for scale? Are you obsessed with Axon’s mission to Protect Life through utilization of cutting edge technology? If so, then we want you to apply for this position!

As Axon’s Director, Head of Commercial Legal, you will manage an all-star team of contracts managers and attorneys that supports the Sales teams and acts as the primary Legal support on review and negotiation of commercial sales transactions in the U.S. and Canada, as well as global distributor and reseller arrangements. In addition to Sales, you will join forces with members of other business teams such as Finance, Supply Chain, Software and Hardware Engineering, Product and IT to structure, negotiate and execute complex transactions across government, enterprise, and consumer sectors, as well as train Axon’s growing sales force in best contracting practices and engagement of the Legal team. You will aim far by designing, building, and implementing processes to help scale with a rapidly growing business.

What You’ll Do

Location: Boston, MA, Scottsdale, AZ, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA

Reports to : Vice President, Corporate, Commercial and Privacy Legal

This role is based out of our Boston, Denver, Scottsdale, Seattle, Atlanta, or San Francisco location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

• Lead, develop and manage a growing 8-person team comprised of contracts managers and attorneys supporting sales of Axon’s market-leading portfolio of public safety technology products primarily to state and local governments, national governments, and private entities in the U.S. and Canada.
• Manage workflow and bandwidth across your team to meet internal and external customers’ needs, including coordinating with Sales to understand strategy and priorities.
• Set and enforce the risk levels acceptable to Axon through approvals and ownership of the knowledge bank and playbooks.
• Provide legal advice to global business partners (primarily including a growing and dynamic Sales organization) on transactional matters related structuring, reviewing and negotiating contracts for the disposition of Axon’s goods, services and SaaS solutions, as well as providing and recommending options for business partners with respect to contract negotiations and corresponding risk analyses.
• Lead, support, execute and evolve team processes to help us build Legal contracting support for scale, including, for example:
  • drafting, updating and maintaining template contract language, risk analyses, and policies and procedures; and
  • supporting and championing the development and implementation of our contract lifecycle management system
• Provide other legal advice as needed related to Axon’s operations, including, for example, regulatory compliance matters or other legal requirements, industry standards, and global entity management.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, contracts managers and administrative support to help grow, mentor and learn from others.
• Manage company records to ensure legal and policy compliance.
  
  

What You Bring

• J.D. and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience (in-house preferred) managing complex commercial transactions.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Ability to manage highly fluid workload throughout any given day by seamlessly coordinating work across the team as well as communicating and supporting evolving priorities.
• Ability to close deals by finding creative solutions to manage Axon’s risk.
• Ability to structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including those for the sale of SaaS, hardware, and services.
• Experience negotiating intellectual property licensing and ownership agreements.
• Experience negotiating international agreements.
• Pass-first attitude with a desire to train and mentor others.
• Experience supporting large and dynamic organizations.
• Passion for process and organization.
• Experience designing, implementing, and administering contract lifecycle processes.
• Deep understanding of other software tools surrounding the contract process, preferably SalesForce, CLMs, and Microsoft Office.
  
  

Benefits That Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
  
  

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 157,500 in the lowest geographic market and USD 252,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.