Commercial Counsel

Egnyte•Mountain View, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Egnyte is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join their Legal team. This role will be a key partner within Egnyte, handling a variety of legal matters including sales deals, organizational processes, procurement terms, privacy and data security, IP, and general risk management. The Commercial Counsel will support both sales and procurement initiatives by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage contracts through internal workflows and serve as a primary legal advisor during the sales process, identifying and resolving risks. The role requires clear communication of complex legal concepts to business leaders, a strong focus on risk management and contract standards, and the ability to lead and support projects in a fast-paced environment. The position will also provide legal support for IP, HR, litigation, data privacy, and process improvement initiatives. The Commercial Counsel will contribute to optimizing legal workflows and templates and will collaborate with the Legal team, reporting to the Vice President, Legal. For local candidates, the role is primarily in-office-hybrid.

Requirements

Active California or other State Bar membership in good standing
One to two years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in a SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business model
Working knowledge of key SaaS contractual risk areas, including data privacy and security (e.g., GDPR/CPRA and related frameworks), intellectual property, IP infringement indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, and confidentiality
General understanding of legal principles, processes, and best practices applicable to commercial contracts and technology transactions
Highly inquisitive and proactive, with clear, concise written communication and effective oral communication skills
Ownership mindset with ability to independently manage and drive multiple projects to completion while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with contracts management
Experience with commercial property leases and ancillary facilities agreements

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a high volume of customer- and vendor-facing commercial agreements, supporting both sales and procurement initiatives.
Partner closely with Sales, Deal Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive contracts through Egnyte’s CRM and internal approval workflows, from initial review through execution.
Serve as a primary legal advisor during the sales motion, identifying, triaging, and resolving key contractual, legal, and business risks to facilitate timely deal closure.
Communicate complex legal concepts and risk assessments clearly and effectively to senior business leaders, providing practical, business-oriented guidance.
Act as a strong and confident voice for risk management, contract standards, and contractual simplicity while balancing business objectives.
Lead and support cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment, demonstrating ownership and accountability.
Provide legal support across a broad range of matters, including intellectual property, human resources, litigation support, data privacy, risk management, and internal process improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the enhancement and optimization of legal workflows, templates, and internal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Collaborate closely with members of the Legal team, reporting directly to the Vice President, Legal, and operating within a highly collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Flexible hours and generous time off (RTO, Responsible Time Off) to help support your work-life balance
Paid holidays and sick time
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a generous employer contribution and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Up to 12wks of paid Parental and 10wks Adoption Leave to help you grow your family
Modern and collaborative offices located in Draper, UT; Raleigh, NC; Mountain View, CA; Reading, England, and Poznan, Poland
Gym, cell phone, and internet reimbursement
Free well-being apps such as Spring Health for Guardian are offered, as well access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks include discounted pet insurance, electronics, theme park tickets, travel, plus more
Your own Egnyte account with lifetime access
HealthJoy – a benefits navigation app that lets you access your benefits and get answers to your questions all in one place
One Medical virtual care, providing you with healthcare access across the country