This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Commercial Counsel in United States.
This role offers a dynamic opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance across commercial operations in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment. The Commercial Counsel will be a key advisor for contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management, supporting a wide range of SaaS, software licensing, and vendor agreements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, engineering, and finance, ensuring that legal considerations enable business growth while mitigating risk. The position combines high-impact legal work with operational responsibilities, including managing contracts, contributing to privacy initiatives, and supporting governance matters. Ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented legal professional, this role offers both autonomy and the chance to influence critical business outcomes.
Accountabilities
- Serve as a primary legal point of contact for commercial and vendor contracts, including SaaS Master Services Agreements, software licenses, NDAs, consulting agreements, and vendor/service provider contracts.
- Draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial and technology agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Advise leadership on legal risks, obligations, and compliance considerations related to contracts, business initiatives, and privacy requirements.
- Support contract administration processes, including intake, negotiation, signing, filing, and real-time tracking.
- Contribute to privacy, data protection, and compliance initiatives, helping to shape policies and best practices.
- Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, engineering, finance, and operations, and manage outside counsel when necessary.
- Anticipate potential legal issues and proactively recommend solutions, training, or processes to mitigate risk.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and excellent academic credentials; member in good standing of a U.S. state bar association.
- 4–8 years of commercial transactional legal experience, preferably with in-house experience at high-growth technology or SaaS companies.
- Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex agreements, including software licensing, channel partner, reseller, procurement, and marketing agreements.
- Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with comfort handling both legal and financial considerations.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with U.S. and global privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) and data protection best practices is a plus.
- Collaborative, proactive, and flexible, with a positive personality and sense of humor to work effectively across a globally distributed team.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $130,000–$195,000, plus bonus and equity (RSUs).
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off including vacation, company holidays, and extended parental leave.
- Remote-first work environment with flexible hours and multiple global hubs.
- Professional development opportunities, including workshops, coaching, and education stipends.
- Employee wellness programs such as meditation and mental health resources.
- Participation in company performance bonus programs and employee referral rewards.
- Company culture emphasizing autonomy, collaboration, and global engagement.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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