Associate Commercial Counsel
About The Position
Rippling is looking for a thoughtful, highly-motivated, business-minded attorney to join our Legal & Compliance Team as Associate Commercial Counsel. In this role, you will partner closely with the commercial team, the privacy team, procurement and sales to support negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who wants hands-on ownership of deals, direct exposure to business stakeholders, and room to grow into a broader commercial practice. You’ll report to our Assistant General Counsel, Commercial. We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable balancing speed with sound judgment in a rapidly-evolving environment. You are ready to learn fast, act fast, and make an impact from Day 1. This role is a great fit for someone who also thinks operationally about legal work. We love fresh perspectives and welcome your thoughts on building and improving processes.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in your jurisdiction)
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in commercial contracting, either at a law firm or in-house
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate legal risk into practical business terms
- Familiarity with core commercial contract concepts: limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, IP ownership/licensing, confidentiality, and termination
- Ability to manage a high volume of contracts independently and prioritize competing deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers
- Strong judgment about when to resolve an issue independently versus escalate
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SaaS, technology, or data privacy agreements
- Familiarity with leveraging AI tools and skills to improve efficiency
- Prior in-house experience or exposure to a startup/high-growth environment
Responsibilities
- Partner with sales, account management, and other legal teams to support commercial negotiations and help move deals forward
- Review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS/licensing agreements, SOWs, NDAs, vendor and procurement contracts; expand into partnership contracts
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract terms, liability, indemnification, data privacy, and IP provisions
- Manage a high volume of contracts efficiently, prioritizing based on deal size, risk, and urgency
- Help maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
- Track contract obligations and support internal processes for contract lifecycle management
- Escalate novel or higher-risk issues to senior counsel with clear analysis and recommendations
- Support ad hoc legal projects as needed (policy updates, training materials, process improvements)
- Leverage AI to help build scalable processes
Benefits
- competitive salary + benefits + equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
