VP of Commercial Legal

Pax8

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Pax8 as our VP Commercial Legal and play a defining role in shaping the future of commercial legal strategy within the world’s leading cloud marketplace. This is not a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. As VP Commercial Legal, you'll have the opportunity to build, scale and modernize a business-critical legal function at a company transforming how technology is bought, sold and consumed. You'll work directly with senior executives, influence company-wide strategy, and help create the legal foundations required for our next stage of growth. This role requires someone who is comfortable operating in ambiguity. You'll be stepping into a fast-moving environment where not every process is defined, not every answer exists today, and priorities will continue to evolve as the business grows. Success will come from your ability to bring clarity to complexity, stay resilient in the face of uncertainty, and confidently move initiatives forward without having all the answers from day one. You'll also join Pax8 during one of the most exciting periods in our evolution as we embrace becoming an AI-first organization. From supporting AI-enabled legal workflows to helping shape governance frameworks for new technologies, you'll grow alongside innovations that are redefining the legal profession. For the right person, this is an opportunity to build, influence and leave a lasting mark on both the legal function and the future direction of the business.

Requirements

Extensive experience advising on complex commercial and technology-related transactions.
Proven leadership experience building, developing and scaling legal teams.
Demonstrated success operating within fast-growing technology or SaaS environments.
A strong blend of top-tier legal training and practical in-house commercial judgement.
The ability to balance legal risk with business opportunity in a pragmatic way.
Experience influencing executive leaders and driving strategic decision making.
Confidence operating in environments where ambiguity, growth and change are constants.
Demonstrated success implementing scalable processes, governance and operational excellence.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI, automation and emerging technologies.
A collaborative leadership style focused on developing people and building strong partnerships.
Exceptional negotiation, advisory and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate legal complexity into actionable business guidance.
Must hold valid right to work in United States.

Responsibilities

Lead the evolution of Pax8's commercial legal function, creating scalable legal frameworks that enable the business to move faster while maintaining appropriate governance.
Shape the long-term vision and operating model for commercial legal across the organization.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key commercial stakeholders.
Build scalable approaches to contracts, commercial frameworks and partner engagement.
Drive innovative legal processes that reduce complexity and improve speed to business.
Lead the adoption of AI-enabled tools and technologies that enhance legal productivity.
Negotiate and advise on Pax8's most strategic commercial agreements and partnerships.
Develop legal standards, templates and governance that support future growth.
Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing global team of legal professionals.
Partner closely with stakeholders across revenue, finance, procurement, marketing and operations.
Improve legal operations through automation, simplification and intelligent workflows.
Manage legal budgets, resource planning and organizational design.
Help ensure that Pax8 remains commercially agile as regulations, technology and markets evolve.