Commercial Counsel

Wpromote

1d • Remote

About The Position

As Commercial Counsel at Wpromote, you will join the Legal team that is a strategic partner to the business, operating at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and go‑to‑market execution. In this role, you will structure and negotiate high‑impact commercial deals with clients, partners, and vendors that not only protect the company but also unlock revenue, drive sustainable growth for our clients, and strengthen critical partnerships. We drive clarity on risk, develop practical solutions to complex issues, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to close complex deals. This role will primarily support commercial legal work, with the opportunity to contribute across other areas as needed.
At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.

Requirements

• J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and an active state bar membership
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a transactional practice at a law firm and/or in‑house, with a preference for those with experience in marketing, advertising, data, AI, intellectual property, or privacy
• Experience as a negotiator on fast‑moving, complex deals, combining strong analytical judgment with high EQ to build consensus with internal and external stakeholders on tricky issues under time pressure
• Experience with Ironclad or similar contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms to manage contract workflows, approvals, and develop scalable templates and processes
• Comfort working with privacy, security, and data‑use terms (including DPAs and information security exhibits), and collaborating with subject‑matter experts to resolve issues efficiently
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex legal and risk concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non‑lawyers
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to independently drive matters quickly from start to finish
• Holds an exceptionally high bar for their own work and contributes to team development through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous process improvement
• Genuine curiosity about how Wpromote’s business works and a desire to jump in cross‑functionally to help teams solve problems, even when the work sits outside traditional legal lanes
• Desire to learn new products, AI and data issues, and evolving areas of law, with a low-ego and entrepreneurial mindset that sees ambiguity as opportunity and obstacles as chances to build solutions

Nice To Haves

• Prior in‑house experience on high‑impact legal teams at a digital marketing agency, Ad/MarTech provider, or technology (AI) company; high‑growth company experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as commercial counsel for client, vendor, and general commercial contracts across Wpromote - from inception to execution - including professional services, SaaS, data, Ad/MarTech software, and other third‑party agreements
• Provide practical, risk‑aligned legal guidance that helps the business move deals forward efficiently
• Build a deep understanding of Wpromote’s services and offerings, and collaborate closely with internal clients to understand and support their goals
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (including master service agreements, software licenses, SOWs, data protection agreements, professional services agreements, and other procurement contracts)
• Apply legal playbooks and templates while recognizing when custom structuring is needed
• Drive efficient deal flow by triaging and managing tickets through our contract management platform, Ironclad, escalating issues to the right stakeholders, and helping streamline intake, approvals, and closing processes
• Help build and continuously improve the commercial legal function at Wpromote by creating scalable playbooks, templates, processes, and training for internal teams

Benefits

• Remote-first culture
• Unlimited PTO
• Extended Holiday break (Winter)
• Flexible schedules
• Work from anywhere options
• 100% paid parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
• Sponsored life insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance
• Annual Class Pass credits and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees