Legal Counsel - Commercial

Legora AB • San Francisco, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Legora is redefining how legal work gets done, built with lawyers for lawyers. Our AI-native workspace empowers legal professionals to work faster, think clearer, and operate with greater precision. We analyze thousands of documents in minutes and power end-to-end workflows, allowing teams to focus on judgment, strategy, and outcomes. Over 1,000 customers in 50+ countries trust us, including major global law firms and corporations. We have achieved over $100M in ARR and are expanding through acquisitions. We partner with world-class performers and are driven by impact, pace, and raising the bar. Joining Legora means taking ownership, fighting for excellence with high standards and direct feedback, and growing together as a team and with our customers. Mission before ego, everyone contributes, and no one coasts.

Requirements

• J.D. (or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one U.S. state (or another common law jurisdiction).
• 5+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel.
• Strong experience negotiating B2B SaaS agreements and supporting commercial teams.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong legal judgment and confidence in making decisions independently.
• Experience in handling corporate matters and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Your focus is on achieving meaningful business outcomes, translating into actionable advice delivered clearly and comprehensively.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic entrepreneurial environment and rapidly evolving business setting.
• You take initiative and are committed to delivering high-quality results.
• You are comfortable working independently and can effectively manage work across different time zones.
• You are excited about the potential of technology to transform the legal industry.
• You have a keen interest in AI and legal tech, and you are eager to learn and apply these tools in real-world settings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data privacy matters, IT security and/or corporate law is meritorious.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commercial legal partner to the business, working closely with senior stakeholders in Growth, Operations, and Procurement on customer and supplier engagements.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of customer and supplier contracts, with a strong focus on closing deals efficiently and pragmatically.
• Advise on commercial risk allocation, pricing structures, liability, and contractual protections within customer and supplier agreements.
• Support go-to-market and procurement activities by enabling scalable, repeatable commercial contracting practices.
• Address data protection and compliance considerations primarily within the context of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring risks are appropriately managed without slowing execution.
• Develop and maintain commercial templates, playbooks, and guidelines to standardise negotiations and improve deal velocity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree