Commercial Counsel, Procurement

Overview

This role is part of a global Legal & Stock Department that supports various teams across the organization to ensure they have the resources needed to succeed while protecting core values and interests. The department collaborates closely to solve problems and navigate complex issues.

The position is for a Commercial Counsel, Procurement within the Commercial Legal team. The primary focus is on supporting procurement and vendor onboarding, working cross-functionally with multiple internal stakeholders. This role reports to the Managing Commercial Counsel, Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Strategically partner with internal business stakeholders to draft and negotiate inbound commercial agreements and supporting documents.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice on a variety of requests, considering legal issues, risks, agreement structure, approval processes, and company policies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Privacy, and Security teams to develop processes and enforce policies related to global commercial contracting.
• Enable and train internal stakeholders by providing guidance on common revisions, non-standard terms, and general process questions.
• Continuously improve processes and systems by developing scalable contracting frameworks, playbooks, and standards to support a high-growth business.
• Support and manage various ad hoc projects as they arise.
• Stay informed on emerging laws, regulations, and judicial decisions relevant to the business; conduct research and analysis; share knowledge and develop guidance materials as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house at a SaaS technology company.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial procurement agreements, including purchase of goods contracts, services agreements, consulting agreements, licensing, and SaaS agreements, as well as supporting agreements such as DPAs, BAAs, and AI terms.
• Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the U.S.
• Excellent legal and business judgment, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to quickly assess material risks, provide practical guidance, and simplify complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven success working cross-functionally with People, Enterprise Technology, Security, Privacy, and Sourcing teams to achieve meaningful business results.
• Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and work efficiently and independently in a high-volume, results-oriented environment.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, capable of managing multiple complex projects independently while maintaining focus on closing deals that protect business values and interests.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $181,000 - $206,100, varying based on market and individual qualifications assessed during the interview process.
• Compensation package may include equity, sales incentive pay (for sales roles), and benefits.
• Benefits include mental health, wellness and fitness programs; career coaching and support; inclusive family building benefits; long-term savings or retirement plans; and in-office culinary options catering to dietary preferences.
• Benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations.

Location

This is a global role with collaboration across multiple teams. Specific location details are not provided.