Commercial Counsel

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Counsel based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to become a foundational member of a growing legal function within a fast-paced technology environment. You will take ownership of commercial contracting while partnering closely with sales, procurement, security, IT, and product teams. The position is highly execution-focused, combining day-to-day contract negotiation with the creation of scalable legal processes. You will help shape contract operations, playbooks, workflows, and tools that enable business growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys building from the ground up. You will work alongside talented, collaborative teams that value ownership, clarity, and practical problem-solving. The role provides significant visibility and impact as the organization continues to scale globally.

Accountabilities: Serve as the primary legal partner for commercial contracting activities, with a focus on customer agreements, sales support, and procurement matters.

Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements including NDAs, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Order Forms, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and vendor contracts.

Partner closely with sales teams to accelerate deal execution while balancing business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.

Develop scalable sales enablement resources, contract playbooks, internal guidance, and processes that improve efficiency across commercial operations.

Build and optimize contract workflows, standard operating procedures, and legal processes in collaboration with legal operations stakeholders.

Support procurement activities by managing vendor agreements and helping business teams move quickly while maintaining appropriate risk management.

Collaborate with security, IT, and product teams to address customer questionnaires, privacy considerations, and compliance requirements.

Contribute to the evolution of legal operations, including contract management tools, technology adoption, and AI-driven solutions that improve legal workflows.

Identify opportunities to expand support across the broader legal function while demonstrating strong ownership, judgment, and business understanding.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active authorization to practice law in the United States or equivalent qualification in a relevant jurisdiction.

6–8 years of legal experience, including at least 4 years working in-house within a startup, high-growth technology company, or scaling organization.

Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts, particularly customer-facing sales agreements and vendor or procurement contracts.

Previous experience supporting SaaS businesses or technology companies, with familiarity with SaaS agreements, data protection requirements, and enterprise customer negotiations.

Proven ability to operate effectively in a lean legal environment where building processes and taking initiative are essential.

Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk, business priorities, and customer relationships.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and create practical documentation.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, transactions, and strategic projects simultaneously.

Ability to build trusted relationships with sales teams and cross-functional partners while maintaining a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.

Comfortable working in an async-first, remote environment that requires independence, adaptability, and proactive communication.

Experience with legal technology, contract lifecycle management (CLM), AI tools, privacy regulations, or legal operations is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation:

U.S. Tier 1: $235K – $250K, plus equity opportunities.

U.S. Tier 2: $200K – $235K, plus equity opportunities.

Equity participation with a 10-year stock option exercise window.

Unlimited paid time off with a recommended minimum of four weeks annually.

Twelve weeks of fully paid family leave for U.S. employees.

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents, with premiums fully covered for U.S. employees.

Generous equipment, software, and home office furniture budget to support productivity.

Monthly education budget of $100, with additional learning opportunities such as conferences available with approval.

Fully remote work environment designed for flexibility, autonomy, and high-impact collaboration.

Opportunity to join an ambitious, growing organization and help shape a legal function from an early stage.

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