Commercial Counsel

Jobgether

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About The Position

This role provides an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, technology-driven environment as a strategic legal partner. You will lead complex commercial contracting efforts, advising on enterprise agreements, channel partnerships, and SaaS arrangements, while enabling revenue growth and mitigating risk. This position involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Finance, Product, Security, and Customer Success to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives. You will help design scalable legal processes, negotiation frameworks, and playbooks to support organizational expansion. Ideal candidates are proactive, business-oriented, and thrive in fast-paced, high-impact settings, with the ability to balance legal rigor with commercial agility. This role also offers visibility, autonomy, and the chance to shape the future of legal operations within a growing company.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of legal experience, with significant expertise in negotiating complex commercial technology agreements
• In-house experience at a SaaS, AI, or high-growth technology company preferred
• Deep understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory frameworks; privacy certifications (CIPP, CIPM) are a plus
• Strong business acumen and ability to operate as a strategic, solutions-oriented advisor
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed with a bias toward ownership, impact, and problem-solving

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience at a SaaS, AI, or high-growth technology company preferred
• Deep understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory frameworks; privacy certifications (CIPP, CIPM) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and management of complex commercial agreements including MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, order forms, and channel/reseller contracts
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Sales and Revenue teams, balancing risk management with deal velocity and customer experience
• Provide guidance on data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance, including GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy frameworks
• Collaborate with Product, Security, Finance, and Operations teams to support launches, initiatives, and customer commitments
• Develop and maintain scalable contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to broader legal initiatives, including compliance programs, policy development, and legal operations improvements
• Support additional legal matters such as vendor agreements, employment issues, product counseling, and corporate governance as needed
• Mentor and support other members of the growing legal team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan and equity opportunities
• Remote work setup stipend and monthly wellness/communication stipend
• Commuter benefits and in-office meal program for onsite employees
• Competitive, location-based compensation with potential for equity participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees