Commercial Counsel

Middesk • New York, NY

12d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Middesk is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join their Legal team. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day work of reviewing, negotiating, and redlining commercial agreements to support the sales team. This is a foundational hire, as the individual will be the second legal hire and the primary legal resource for Account Executives (AEs) needing to move quickly and close deals confidently. The role also offers influence over building out legal operations infrastructure, including tools, templates, and workflows for scaling. The position involves substantive work from day one, with the opportunity to expand beyond commercial contracts over time. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days per week in the NYC office, and candidates should be based within a commutable distance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in commercial contract work, either in-house or as outside counsel supporting B2B SaaS clients with commercial overflow
• Strong redlining and negotiating skills – you've done this work hands-on and can run a deal independently
• Sharp communicator who can work directly with salespeople and explain tradeoffs clearly, without legalese
• J.D. required
• Active bar admission required

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legal ops tooling (contract lifecycle management, e-signature platforms, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of commercial contract review: redlining, negotiating, and closing agreements with enterprise and mid-market customers
• Be the primary legal support for our sales team, helping AEs and AMs move deals forward without unnecessary friction
• Help build out legal operations infrastructure, which includes contract management tooling, templates, playbooks, and processes that don’t yet exist
• Partner with the Head of Legal on ad hoc matters as you get up to speed on the broader business
• Grow into a generalist legal role over time as your bandwidth increases and the business scales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree