Commercial Counsel

Carbon•Sunnyvale, CA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Counsel will report to the Deputy General Counsel and serve as a legal partner to the Company’s global sales team. The role drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements, helps close deals efficiently, and ensures compliance with applicable law while protecting the Company’s intellectual property. The position also supports vendor, consulting, resin supply, and joint development agreements, along with marketing review, litigation support, and compliance. The role provides general legal support and handles special projects as assigned. The position is based in the Bay Area of California. Carbon describes its culture as diverse and collaborative, with team success and individual contributions both valued. The company considers a range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, work location, certifications, and skills.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant legal experience with complex commercial transactions.
A law degree (JD or equivalent) with excellent academic credentials.
A license to practice law in California, or a license in another state and registration as In-House Counsel in California.
Familiarity with subject matter relevant to the key areas of responsibility.
Effective interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with outside attorneys, senior management, business associates, and diverse audiences.
Expertise counseling clients on best practices for commercial, compliance, clinical trial, and supply chain functions.
Experience negotiating and drafting supply agreements and vendor agreements for critical service providers.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of in-house experience with a medical device company.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate complex sales agreements covering hardware, software, subscriptions, services, and materials.
Build sales templates and negotiation playbooks and identify solutions to automate the sales process.
Draft and negotiate vendor, consulting, resin supply, and joint development agreements.
Protect the Company’s patents, trade secrets, and proprietary technology in commercial agreements.
Support international operations by identifying risks early and working across teams on practical solutions.
Review marketing materials and press releases, including substantiation of claims.
Assist with litigation support.
Implement and improve compliance policies and training.
Provide general legal support and handle special projects as assigned.