Commercial Counsel

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a dynamic, collaborative attorney to join their Legal team as Commercial Counsel. This role focuses on supporting the commercial contracting function by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements. It is ideal for an attorney who enjoys commercial contracting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to further develop their in-house legal career.

The Commercial Counsel will work closely with senior legal leadership to provide practical legal guidance and support business needs through efficient contract review. This position offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters and the opportunity to build a strong foundation in commercial contracting within a collaborative and expanding legal department.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of customer and vendor agreements, including SaaS agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), licensing agreements, marketing agreements, and other functional contracts
• Serve as a trusted legal partner to Sales and cross-functional teams by providing practical, business-focused legal guidance that facilitates deal progression while managing risk
• Handle routine and moderately complex commercial negotiations independently, escalating higher-risk matters as appropriate
• Collaborate with Legal team members to ensure consistent contract positions, playbooks, and negotiation strategies
• Assist in maintaining and improving contract templates, playbooks, processes, and other commercial legal resources to increase efficiency and consistency
• Support the business on data privacy, AI, and technology-related contractual provisions as needed
• Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately while maintaining business acumen
• Stay current on legal developments impacting commercial contracting, technology, AI, and data privacy
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Product, Finance, Operations, Security, and other business teams to support day-to-day legal needs
• Contribute to special projects and gain exposure to broader legal matters as the department and organization continue to grow

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience with significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts, preferably in-house or supporting technology companies
• Strong experience with commercial contracts, including SaaS, customer, vendor, and other technology agreements
• Ability to manage a high volume of work while balancing legal risk with business priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales and other business teams
• Collaborative, proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow within a scaling legal organization
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in healthcare, health tech, data privacy, or AI is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 to $135,000 annually
• Fully remote position with approximately 10% travel
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Flexible time off plus company holidays
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pet insurance

Individual pay decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process

• Preliminary phone screening with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Behavioral interview(s)
• Process subject to change

Location

Fully remote opportunity with about 10% travel required.