Senior Product and Commercial Counsel

PlanetScale•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

PlanetScale is looking for a Senior Product and Commercial Counsel to help build, sell, and scale responsibly. This role involves owning important commercial negotiations, advising on product and privacy matters, and working directly with leadership on business-shaping decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment with business understanding, leads with empathy, communicates clearly, enjoys ownership, and is curious about technology. This role thrives in a small team environment where collaboration and process improvement are valued.

Requirements

A J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice in your work location.
At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience negotiating technology transactions.
Experience advising technology businesses on customer and vendor agreements, privacy, and data protection.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate technical and commercial details into clear contractual terms.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across functions.
The judgment and organizational skills to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or other technology company.
Experience advising Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Security teams.
Familiarity with AI, open source software, intellectual property licensing, or international data protection requirements.
Experience supporting enterprise customers, strategic partnerships, or new business models.