Commercial Counsel

Hex•New York, NY

7d•$185,000 - $228,000

About The Position

Hex is seeking a Commercial Counsel to own commercial contracts and help make Legal a valuable partner across the company. The role focuses primarily on commercial work, including customer, vendor, AI provider, and partner agreements, while offering room to expand scope as Hex grows. The Commercial Counsel will join a small, AI-forward legal team, report to the Head of Legal, and work closely with Legal Ops and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Licensed attorney admitted in at least one US state.
At least 7 years of commercial contracting experience with deep B2B SaaS exposure, gained in-house at a high-growth company, at a law firm, or both.
Experience owning complex negotiations on both sides of the table.
Knowledge of data, privacy, security, and AI contract terms.
Strong judgment and the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
Ability to build relationships and work effectively with varied stakeholders, including engineers, marketers, CFOs, and opposing counsel.

Nice To Haves

Excitement about AI and existing use of AI to improve work.
Curiosity about how products work and enthusiasm for learning.
Willingness to share credit, ask questions, and handle contracts of any size.
Interest in building and improving processes and thriving on a small, high-agency team.

Responsibilities

Own Hex’s contracts end to end, including enterprise customer deals and agreements with vendors, AI providers, and partners.
Handle everyday agreements such as NDAs, events, sponsorships, and marketing partnerships.
Explain Hex’s data and AI practices clearly and credibly to customers.
Negotiate contracts by finding paths to agreement while knowing when to hold firm.
Improve contract playbooks so future deals are easier to complete.
Partner with Legal Ops to apply AI and automation to legal workflows.
Serve as a trusted partner to cross-functional teams.
Grow the role’s scope as Hex grows.