Legal Counsel - NY
Company websiteeon.io (Eon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $230K to $280K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY
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- LocationNew York, NY
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since
About this job
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented attorney with 8+ years of experience to support Eon's commercial growth and expanding U.S. operations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Partnerships, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership teams, helping drive complex commercial transactions while balancing legal risk and business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and solutions-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and enjoys partnering closely with business leaders to accelerate growth and close strategic deals.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary legal advisor supporting Eon's U.S. commercial operations.
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including enterprise customer, partner, reseller, vendor, and SaaS agreements.
- Partner closely with Sales and Revenue leadership to structure, negotiate, and close strategic enterprise transactions.
- Advise business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks, providing practical, business-focused guidance.
- Support strategic partnerships, channel programs, and go-to-market initiatives.
- Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Security, Product, and Compliance teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.
What You'll Bring
- J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
- 8+ years of legal experience, including significant commercial contracting and transaction experience.
- Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, or technology company.
- Strong expertise negotiating enterprise SaaS, technology, and strategic commercial agreements.
- Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and support revenue-generating initiatives.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate and innovative team driving change in the cloud backup space.
- Opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
The annual base salary range is $230,000 – $280,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is just one component of our Compensation Philosophy. Variable/Bonus Compensation & Equity Incentives align with individual and company performance.
Eon Benefits:
💸 Equity Participation (RSUs!)
💰 401K match
🍼 Paid Parental Leave
🏥 Generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision options available to you
🏢 Vibrant office with meals, happy hours, and employee events
💻 Home office setup and culture events for remote employees
We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, and disability – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($230,000) is above 75% of the 322 Legal roles in New York listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $180,000; the middle half runs from $140,000 to $226,875.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingLegal Counsel - NY$230K to $280K
Director of Channels - Northeast & Mid-Atlantic$200K to $220K
Director of Channels - Southeast$200K to $220K
Director, Strategic Technology Partnerships$270K to $320K
Account Executive — South Florida$160K to $180K
Account Executive — New York$160K to $180K
Account Executive — Chicago, IL$160K to $180K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Legal Counsel - NY (this listing) | $230K - $280K |
| Director of Channels - Northeast & Mid-Atlantic | $200K - $220K |
| Director of Channels - Southeast | $200K - $220K |
| Director, Strategic Technology Partnerships | $270K - $320K |
| Account Executive — South Florida | $160K - $180K |
| Account Executive — New York | $160K - $180K |
| Account Executive — Chicago, IL | $160K - $180K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-28
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: NYC
The annual base salary range is $230,000 – $280,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a candidate’s q
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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