Business Attorney - Senior Corporate & Commercial Transactions Lawyer (Remote)

Overview

A fully remote opportunity is available for a Senior Business Attorney specializing in Corporate and Commercial Transactions. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and involves working closely with high-growth startups and modern businesses.

Responsibilities

• Act as outside general counsel for a portfolio of clients, managing day-to-day commercial, corporate, and general business legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including customer and vendor contracts, master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), SaaS and technology licensing agreements, consulting and independent contractor agreements
• Prepare, update, and negotiate online and product-related terms such as website and product terms of service, privacy policies, data processing addenda, and privacy or security contract provisions
• Advise on startup and small business structuring for corporations and LLCs, including company formations, founder and member equity splits, intellectual property assignments, holding companies, and capitalization table planning
• Provide guidance on corporate governance and equity matters including restricted stock, option and incentive plans, unit or stock issuances, 83(b) elections, and investor onboarding
• Manage equity and ownership transactions for corporations and LLCs, including new issuances, transfers, buybacks, and redemptions
• Serve as outside general counsel on board governance, employment-related questions, commercial contracts, and risk management, balancing legal risk with business strategy
• Adapt to new legal areas and verticals as client needs evolve
• Assist in refining legal templates, playbooks, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across the practice

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate or commercial legal experience, with significant focus on commercial agreements and general corporate work for private companies such as startups, growth-stage, or closely held businesses
• Experience gained at a Big Law firm, elite boutique, or high-quality in-house or outside general counsel environment, with exposure to emerging companies, commercial contracts, and capital or equity transactions
• Active attorney license in good standing
• Strong skills in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and advising business clients on contract risk and negotiation strategy
• Solid understanding of corporate and equity matters for corporations and LLCs, including formations, governance, capitalization tables, and ownership
• Ability to independently manage matters and client relationships
• Comfortable working in fast-paced early-stage and growth business environments and communicating effectively with founders and operators
• Willingness to advise across a broad range of legal matters and eagerness to learn new areas
• Business-oriented mindset: practical, fast-moving, and solution-focused

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, secondary sales, or complex capital events
• Knowledge of privacy, data, and product legal issues relevant to SaaS or technology companies
• Familiarity with modern technology tools and interest in leveraging automation to enhance legal work
• Interest in productizing legal services or experimenting with technology and AI-enabled delivery methods

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive earning potential aligned with the firm's growth
• Flexible, fully remote work environment with no mandatory face time or traditional law firm formalities
• Access to technology, automation, and support resources to enhance productivity
• Transparent and robust fee-sharing structure for client origination and key accounts
• Opportunity to contribute to shaping the firm's growth, operations, and innovation

Location

• Fully remote position