Senior Commercial Counsel

Sierra•San Francisco, CA

1d•$265,000 - $285,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join its legal team. This role requires deep expertise in commercial contracts, with an eagerness to expand into IP, regulatory, and product law. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments, embrace challenges, and contribute across the business. The legal team is highly respected for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and impact.

Requirements

6+ years of legal experience, with a combination of large law firm and in-house experience at a tech company.
Strong background in negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, preferably in SaaS, AI, or enterprise software.
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
A proactive mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with privacy/regulatory frameworks and advising on data processing agreements and security-related contract provisions.
A passion for AI, with a deep understanding of AI products, LLMs, and related legal issues.
Significant law firm experience at a top-tier, internationally recognized law firm.
Experience working at a high-growth startup and operating with a sense of ownership.
Industry-specific knowledge in Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecoms, Insurance, and/or Consumer.

Responsibilities

Structure, negotiate, and advise on all commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, technology licenses, professional services agreements, channel partner agreements, vendor agreements, and NDAs.
Develop expertise in commercial privacy and security contracting, such as DPAs, BAAs, and security agreements.
Build out the commercial function to be best in class, aiming for efficiency and scalability in the contract lifecycle.
Develop templates, playbooks, and workflows to drive efficiency and scalability.
Provide broad advice on all contractual issues, with a deep knowledge of contract law, IP, and privacy.
Work in AI and understand the legal nuances and evolving regulatory frameworks related to AI.
Be a team player, supporting colleagues and helping the team succeed.
Train and mentor more junior members as the team grows.
Understand risk in the context of a hyper-scaling business, exercise sound judgment, and make strategic decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Agent Development teams to support revenue growth and strategic business initiatives.