Commercial Counsel

Overview

A leading organization in the Finance & Insurance sector is seeking a Commercial Counsel to provide business-aligned legal guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. This role involves partnering with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations. The position supports responsible execution, improved decision-making, and sustainable growth within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $161,500 – $236,250 annually

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of customer-facing commercial agreements
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, and other teams to streamline deal execution
• Advise stakeholders on legal and commercial risks in a practical manner
• Structure positions to align with revenue goals while managing risk
• Negotiate inbound commercial contracts with vendors and partners
• Develop templates and playbooks to enhance negotiation efficiency
• Identify and address recurring issues in customer negotiations

Qualifications

• 6 to 8+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house roles
• Significant experience negotiating customer-facing commercial agreements, particularly SaaS contracts
• Strong business judgment balancing legal risk with commercial objectives
• Ability to provide clear, actionable legal advice promptly
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to independently manage work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Practical problem-solving approach prioritizing business goals over unnecessary legal processes

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with SaaS agreements, MSAs, Order Forms, DPAs, NDAs, Partner agreements, and Reseller agreements
• Experience advising on product counseling matters
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws
• Experience working with security review processes
• Experience supporting international commercial work
• Proficiency with negotiation and drafting tools (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign) to handle high-volume agreements efficiently
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello) for tracking contracts and collaboration
• Use of legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) to stay updated on evolving legal standards and commercial contract practices

Benefits

• Start-up equity
• Full health, vision, and dental coverage
• Catered lunches and dinners for San Francisco employees
• Commuter benefits
• Team building events and happy hours
• Flexible paid time off
• Apple equipment plus home office budget
• 401(k) plan

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could add value to the team.