Senior Counsel, Commercial
About The Position
We are seeking a seasoned commercial counsel with deep expertise in commercial transactions and fintech to join our in-house Legal & Compliance team as a strategic leader. At this level, you will help own the strategy and operational direction of Flex's commercial contracting function — not just executing on existing processes, but defining how they should evolve. You will be a key thought partner to the VP Legal and senior business leaders across revenue, finance, treasury, privacy, corporate governance, and emerging regulatory matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially-minded attorney ready to lead with both legal depth and operational vision. You will help shape how our legal team scales, build best-in-class processes and tooling, and pioneer the use of AI to transform how Flex handles contract review, negotiation, and insights. You will act as a key connector between Legal and the broader organization, influencing decisions that extend well beyond the legal department. This is a hybrid position with on-site expectations of 3 days per week in our New York or San Francisco Headquarters. For candidates outside of the NY/NJ/SF area, you may be eligible for our relocation assistance program.
Requirements
- 7 - 10+ years of combined experience at a top-tier law firm and in-house legal department, with a focus on commercial and corporate matters and some experience across general legal matters.
- Background in fintech, payment or proptech industries; experience with consumer lending, structured finance and/or asset-based lending is a plus
- Experience with complex technology transactions and partnerships with financial institutions.
- Coachable, with a willingness to learn and improve.
- Persistence, drive and a goal-focused mindset as you own projects from initiation to completion.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize tasks within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A bias for action, clear and concise communication skills, and a willingness to prioritize what truly matters.
- JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of a US state bar.
Responsibilities
- Own the strategic and operational direction of Flex's commercial contracting function, driving policy, standards, and outcomes across customer, vendor, and partner agreements.
- Lead the design and implementation of AI-powered legal workflows, including contract review automation, AI-assisted negotiation support, and data-driven contract insights — identifying innovative tools and methodologies to measurably increase legal team velocity and accuracy.
- Define and drive the legal technology roadmap for commercial and compliance operations; evaluate, select, and oversee deployment of contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, AI review tools, and legal analytics systems.
- Partner with senior business leaders across Revenue, Finance, Product, and Operations to provide proactive, strategic legal counsel — identifying legal risks before they become business problems.
- Set the legal standards and playbooks for commercial contracting across the company, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with Flex's risk posture and regulatory obligations.
- Provide mentorship and structured guidance to more junior members of the legal team on commercial matters, contract strategy, and effective use of legal technology.
- Monitor the evolving legal and regulatory landscape — including consumer lending, data privacy, and fintech regulation — and translate developments into actionable recommendations for the business.
- Lead cross-functional strategic projects in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel, managing multiple workstreams with significant business impact.
- Drive continuous improvement in how the legal function operates, championing a culture of efficiency, innovation, and high standards.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision available from Day 1
- Company equity
- 401(k) plan with company match (our company match kicks off at the beginning of 2026)
- Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Flex Cares Program
- Free Flex subscription
- Competitive compensation + company equity
- Unlimited PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
