Legal Counsel Jobs in Georgia
Legal Counsel jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with consistent hiring concentrated in corporate, regulatory, and healthcare compliance work and openings at every level from junior associate counsel through senior vice president of legal affairs. Atlanta is the dominant hiring hub, followed by Savannah and Augusta, where employers like The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, and Anthem anchor large in-house legal teams. The most sought-after specialties are corporate transactional work, employment law, and data privacy compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At JFrog, we're reinventing DevOps to help the world's greatest companies innovate - and we want you along for the ride. This is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit and just all-around great people. Here, if you're willing to do more, your career can take off. And since software plays a central role in everyone's lives, you'll be part of an important mission. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production - a concept we call "liquid software." Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us in our journey?
The position is based out of our Atlanta office.
Our customers set a high bar. JFrog serves about 83% of the Fortune 100. That includes all of the Fortune 500's top 10 technology and top 10 financial services companies, 8 of the top 10 retail companies, 8 of the top 10 healthcare companies, and all of the top 7 telecommunications companies. These customers bring heavily negotiated paper, demanding security and privacy requirements, and regulators of their own. You will work on a friendly, collaborative team that moves very fast, where each deal needs both speed and precision.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial at JFrog you will...
- Be the sales team's trusted deal partner.
- Join deals early, give account teams clear and practical guidance, and escalate non-standard asks quickly with a clear recommendation.
- Bring in compliance, finance, export control, and product experts when a customer request requires it, so deals close on time.
- Negotiate directly with enterprise and public sector customers. Draft, review and negotiate SaaS, self-hosted and subscription agreements, order forms, reseller and partner agreements, and NDAs (many of these are on customer paper with sophisticated legal and procurement teams across the table.)
- Advise sales leadership on limitations of liability, indemnities, IP and AI-related terms.
- Respond to customer privacy demands.
- Negotiate DPAs and privacy terms requested by customers.
- Advise sales on obligations under the CCPA/CPRA, and other US state privacy lawsRespond to customer security, resilience and incident requirements.
- Work closely with the security team to Negotiate information security addenda, DORA addenda, NIS2 flow-down terms, audit rights, and breach notification, cooperation and liability terms.
- Support government and state customer deals.
- Handle the contract terms public sector customers require, including FedRAMP, CMMC and secure software development attestation obligations.
- Work with our government channel partners and internal experts.Make the sales process faster.
- Turn recurring customer requests into better templates, playbooks, approved fallback positions and self-service resources, so routine deals close without legal review.
To be a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial in JFrog you need...
- Law degree from an accredited US law school and admitted to practice in California or Georgia.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Substantive experience in commercial business transactions, including sales agreements; intellectual property related considerations including SaaS agreements, and risk allocation; independently managing and directing cross-border projects.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to connect with, and gain the respect of, cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent business sense and legal judgment with the ability to identify and escalate matters in a timely and concise manner..
- Strong negotiation skill, ability to command the room and to influence others without authority.
- Capacity to interact and communicate with senior leadership and other stakeholders and remain adaptable in a changing business environment.
- A collaborative approach and the interest in working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with a mindset that processes can always be improved.
- High integrity and professionalism, strong sense of ownership, and eagerness to learn.
WHAT JFROG CAN OFFER…
- At JFrog, base salary is only one component of our compensation package.
- This position has a base salary range between $190k to $205k. Base salary will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and location.
- This position also includes an equity package of restricted stock units (RSU). In addition, JFrog employees are eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- JFrog provides employees comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness and much more!
- JFrog embraces hybrid work: 3 days in office / 2 days remote.
JFrog is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other category protected by law.
At JFrog, we're reinventing DevOps to help the world's greatest companies innovate - and we want you along for the ride. This is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit and just all-around great people. Here, if you're willing to do more, your career can take off. And since software plays a central role in everyone's lives, you'll be part of an important mission. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production - a concept we call "liquid software." Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us in our journey?
The position is based out of our Atlanta office.
Our customers set a high bar. JFrog serves about 83% of the Fortune 100. That includes all of the Fortune 500's top 10 technology and top 10 financial services companies, 8 of the top 10 retail companies, 8 of the top 10 healthcare companies, and all of the top 7 telecommunications companies. These customers bring heavily negotiated paper, demanding security and privacy requirements, and regulators of their own. You will work on a friendly, collaborative team that moves very fast, where each deal needs both speed and precision.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial at JFrog you will...
- Be the sales team's trusted deal partner.
- Join deals early, give account teams clear and practical guidance, and escalate non-standard asks quickly with a clear recommendation.
- Bring in compliance, finance, export control, and product experts when a customer request requires it, so deals close on time.
- Negotiate directly with enterprise and public sector customers. Draft, review and negotiate SaaS, self-hosted and subscription agreements, order forms, reseller and partner agreements, and NDAs (many of these are on customer paper with sophisticated legal and procurement teams across the table.)
- Advise sales leadership on limitations of liability, indemnities, IP and AI-related terms.
- Respond to customer privacy demands.
- Negotiate DPAs and privacy terms requested by customers.
- Advise sales on obligations under the CCPA/CPRA, and other US state privacy lawsRespond to customer security, resilience and incident requirements.
- Work closely with the security team to Negotiate information security addenda, DORA addenda, NIS2 flow-down terms, audit rights, and breach notification, cooperation and liability terms.
- Support government and state customer deals.
- Handle the contract terms public sector customers require, including FedRAMP, CMMC and secure software development attestation obligations.
- Work with our government channel partners and internal experts.Make the sales process faster.
- Turn recurring customer requests into better templates, playbooks, approved fallback positions and self-service resources, so routine deals close without legal review.
To be a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial in JFrog you need...
- Law degree from an accredited US law school and admitted to practice in California or Georgia.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Substantive experience in commercial business transactions, including sales agreements; intellectual property related considerations including SaaS agreements, and risk allocation; independently managing and directing cross-border projects.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to connect with, and gain the respect of, cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent business sense and legal judgment with the ability to identify and escalate matters in a timely and concise manner..
- Strong negotiation skill, ability to command the room and to influence others without authority.
- Capacity to interact and communicate with senior leadership and other stakeholders and remain adaptable in a changing business environment.
- A collaborative approach and the interest in working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with a mindset that processes can always be improved.
- High integrity and professionalism, strong sense of ownership, and eagerness to learn.
WHAT JFROG CAN OFFER…
- At JFrog, base salary is only one component of our compensation package.
- This position has a base salary range between $190k to $205k. Base salary will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and location.
- This position also includes an equity package of restricted stock units (RSU). In addition, JFrog employees are eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- JFrog provides employees comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness and much more!
- JFrog embraces hybrid work: 3 days in office / 2 days remote.
JFrog is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other category protected by law.
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Legal Counsel Job Market in Georgia
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal counsel jobs across Georgia.
- Active membership in the State Bar of Georgia or eligibility for reciprocal admission
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three or more years of experience in corporate, regulatory, or transactional legal work
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts independently
- Familiarity with Georgia-specific regulatory frameworks in the candidate's practice area
- Strong written communication skills suitable for board-level reporting and external counsel coordination
Legal Counsel Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal counsel in Georgia?
To work as in-house legal counsel in Georgia you must hold an active law license through the State Bar of Georgia, which requires passing the Georgia Bar Examination or qualifying for admission by motion if licensed in another jurisdiction. Most roles also require a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school. Beyond licensure, employers typically expect prior law firm or in-house experience in a practice area relevant to their industry before hiring into a counsel role.
How much do legal counsels make in Georgia?
Legal counsels in Georgia earn a median of about $134,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,750 for the lowest 10% to over $317,820 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire legal counsels in Georgia?
Employers hiring legal counsels in Georgia right now include Sage, JFrog, and Geotab, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large healthcare systems means in-house legal teams here are among the most active in the Southeast.
Which Georgia cities have the most legal counsel jobs?
Atlanta, Duluth, and Covington have the most legal counsel openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads by a wide margin because it is home to the headquarters of major corporations, financial institutions, and hospital networks that maintain large in-house legal departments, while Savannah and Augusta contribute openings driven by manufacturing, port-related commerce, and regional healthcare employers.
Are there remote legal counsel jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most legal roles. About 100% of legal counsel openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based, document-heavy nature of in-house counsel work. Contract review, compliance advisory, and privacy counsel positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while roles requiring regular court appearances or on-site executive collaboration tend to be in-person or hybrid.
How can I get hired as a legal counsel in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a Georgia law firm or a large employer's legal department as a staff attorney or associate counsel after passing the Georgia Bar. Major Atlanta-area employers, including healthcare systems and financial services companies, regularly hire newly admitted attorneys into rotational or junior counsel programs. Lateral moves from paralegal or legal operations roles can also open doors, particularly at technology and logistics companies headquartered in the Atlanta metro.
Where can I find and apply to legal counsel jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to legal counsel jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and practice area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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