Commercial Counsel

Overview

This role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including sell-side/go-to-market, buy-side procurement, product partnerships, and consumer data access contracts. The legal partner will advise business stakeholders on commercial strategies related to core and insight products, aiming to accelerate revenue while managing legal and business risks.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate revenue-generating agreements such as Master Services Agreements (MSA), product-specific terms, and commercial order forms.
• Serve as a principal legal partner to business stakeholders at all levels regarding commercial transactions.
• Evolve processes, templates, and strategies in response to changing industry and regulatory standards.
• Independently negotiate and close significant go-to-market deals with sophisticated enterprise and large fintech clients, including on counterparty paper.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the organization's products and privacy positions, especially in relation to evolving industry and regulatory expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business and legal stakeholders, fostering open communication.

Required Skills

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Experience in law firm and/or in-house legal roles drafting and negotiating technology-focused services agreements involving sensitive data and fast-paced stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, task management, and process-oriented approach.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting large sales organizations on revenue-generating agreements.
• Experience working with customers in regulated industries such as public sector or healthcare.
• Fluency in negotiating with sophisticated enterprise and regulated financial institution customers.
• Both in-house and law firm experience.
• Experience handling complex technology transactions involving high value, sophisticated parties, emerging technologies, and sensitive data on counterparty paper.
• Strong understanding of state and federal data privacy laws and industry standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $192,984 - $224,400.
• Additional compensation may include equity and/or commission depending on the position.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Pay is based on factors such as position scope, candidate experience, skillset, and location.
• Pay and benefits are subject to change consistent with applicable plans.

Location

The organization is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London, and Amsterdam. The role may involve collaboration across these locations.