Commercial Counsel
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Location
- US
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 10, 2027
About this role
<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), vendor contracts, and procurement agreements.</li><li>Partner with Sales and go-to-market teams to provide clear, commercially minded legal advice that supports business objectives and accelerates deal execution.</li><li>Support the negotiation and management of strategic partnership agreements, reseller and channel relationships, marketplace arrangements, and other commercial collaborations.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and continuously improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, guidelines, and processes to support efficient and consistent contracting.</li><li>Identify, assess, and escalate legal and contractual risks while helping stakeholders find practical solutions that preserve business momentum.</li><li>Contribute to building and scaling the commercial legal infrastructure to support current operations and future organizational growth.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted legal partner and helping navigate complex commercial challenges in an evolving technology environment.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the United States.</li><li>At least 5 years of legal experience, including a minimum of 4 years in an in-house legal role at a high-growth B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company.</li><li>Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology, vendor, procurement, and commercial agreements.</li><li>Strong understanding of common commercial contracting structures, including SaaS subscriptions, professional services agreements, data processing terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs).</li><li>Experience using contract lifecycle management systems, ideally Ironclad, as well as AI-powered contract review and management tools.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business guidance.</li><li>A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to balance risk management with commercial priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Adaptability and willingness to take on varied responsibilities, contribute across multiple legal matters, and help build processes within a lean legal team.</li><li>Privacy law or data protection experience is considered an advantage.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive compensation:</strong>Annual compensation ranges vary by geographic market:</li>
<li>Tier 1: $184,000–$235,000, plus equity.</li><li>Tier 2: $165,600–$210,000, plus equity.</li><li>Tier 3: $147,200–$188,000, plus equity.</li><li>
<strong>Equity opportunities:</strong>Participate in the company's growth through an equity offering.</li><li>
<strong>Remote flexibility:</strong>Work remotely from within the United States.</li><li>
<strong>Full-time opportunity:</strong>Join a growing technology organization and contribute to the development of its commercial legal function.</li><li>
<strong>Professional impact:</strong>Work closely with senior legal leadership and cross-functional teams, with opportunities to influence contracting strategy, improve processes, and support business growth.</li><li>
<strong>Inclusive workplace:</strong>Be part of a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, equal opportunity, and individual contributions.</li><li>
<strong>Compensation transparency:</strong>Final offers take into account factors such as experience, knowledge, expertise, skills, geographic location, and level assessed throughout the interview process.</li>