Commercial Counsel

Sierra • New York, NY

10d • $220,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join its legal team. This role requires deep expertise in commercial contracts and an eagerness to expand into IP, regulatory, and product law. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments, embrace challenges, and contribute across the business. The legal team is highly respected, committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of legal experience, with a combination of both large law firm and in-house experience at a tech company.
• A strong background in negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, preferably in SaaS, AI, or enterprise software.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to partner with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Deep knowledge of practice areas that underpin the commercial practice, including contract law, IP and privacy.
• A team player first and foremost, accustomed to sharing and helping the team succeed.
• Understand risk in the context of a hyperscaling business, have sound judgement and be strategic in your decision making.
• A strong work ethic with an eye for detail.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial privacy and security contracting experience (e.g., DPAs, BAAs, security agreements).
• Experience of privacy/regulatory frameworks and can advise on data processing agreements and security-related contract provisions.
• A passion for AI, with a deep understanding of AI products, LLMs and the related legal issues.
• Law firm experience at a top-tier, internationally recognized law firm.
• Experience working at a high-growth startup and operating with a sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate and advise on all commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, technology licenses, professional services agreements, channel partner agreement, vendor agreements and NDAs.
• Help build out our commercial function to be best in class, aiming to be the fastest and strongest where the legal team is the differentiator in the contract lifecycle.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and workflows to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Advise broadly on all contractual issues, including those related to AI and its evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Agent Development teams to support revenue growth and strategic business initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible (unlimited) paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Retirement plan dependent on country of employment
• Parental leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
• Discretionary benefit stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
• Free alphorn lessons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed