Commercial Counsel

Overview

A rapidly growing technology company is seeking a business-minded attorney with expertise in technology contracts and experience managing and negotiating a high volume of commercial transactions. This role focuses on contracting for customers, vendors, and strategic partnerships across a diverse client base ranging from SMBs to Fortune 100 global enterprises. The attorney will lead on a variety of innovative legal issues, leveraging strong business judgment to support growth while assessing and mitigating legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise a high volume of commercial agreements including SaaS subscription agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), data processing agreements (DPAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), procurement agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Operate effectively within a service-level agreement (SLA)-driven contracting environment, ensuring alignment with the organization's risk profile, legal requirements, and business objectives.
• Apply practical judgment to resolve routine issues efficiently and escalate non-standard risks appropriately.
• Utilize AI-enabled legal tools, contract lifecycle management systems, and standardized workflows to improve productivity, consistency, and scalability of legal support.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce friction in contracting, and enhance the quality and speed of legal work.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Deal Desk, Procurement, and Executive leadership to align contract terms with strategic priorities and drive deals forward.
• Provide timely, clear, and actionable legal guidance to Sales and Customer Success teams during deal cycles.
• Train and mentor internal stakeholders on legal and negotiation best practices to improve contract turnaround times.
• Stay current on legal trends affecting the SaaS industry, including data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Support review and negotiation of Data Processing Agreements and related security documentation in partnership with security and compliance teams.
• Assess legal and operational risks associated with contract terms and provide business-oriented recommendations to support efficient decision-making.
• Ensure contractual standards are consistently applied while maintaining a practical and solutions-oriented approach.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with admission to at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of in-house legal experience, preferably at a SaaS company.
• Experience managing a substantial volume of contracts and competing priorities in a fast-paced, SLA-oriented legal or contracting environment.
• Strong commercial judgment with demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial agreements pragmatically and efficiently.
• Experience supporting SaaS, technology, or subscription-based businesses is preferred.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools, automation, and legal technology to improve productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex legal issues and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Practical, business-oriented mindset with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.
• Collaborative team player with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

Location

• This is a remote, U.S.-based position.
• Candidates residing in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming are not eligible.

Work Authorization

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus company-wide bonus program.
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid for employees.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• Rewards and incentives programs.
• Opportunities for community service and giving back.
• Access to a downtown office with modern amenities (optional).
• Ongoing career development opportunities through a dedicated Learning & Development team.