Case study: General counsel for a SaaS founder scaling from pilot to enterprise
A B2B SaaS startup moved from pilot contracts to enterprise deals with data-rich workflows across sectors.
Challenge: Fragmented agreements, inconsistent clauses, unclear liability caps, and pressure to “sign now.”
Approach:
- Contract playbook: Built standard MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs with negotiable tiers (security, uptime, support).
- Risk parameters: Set non-negotiables such as IP ownership, liability caps, indemnities, termination triggers, and data residency.
Outcome:
- Velocity with guardrails: Average time-to-close reduced; fewer renegotiations post-signature.
- Risk containment: Standard caps and indemnities held across enterprise clients.