Overview
A partner organization is seeking a Commercial Counsel based in the United States to support a fast-growing technology-focused company. This role offers an opportunity for a business-minded legal professional to lead complex commercial contracting matters, provide practical legal guidance, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across sales, operations, compliance, and leadership. The position involves hands-on contract negotiation combined with strategic legal advisory responsibilities, requiring strong legal expertise and commercial acumen.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, reseller agreements, data processing agreements, and technology partnerships
- Lead complex contract negotiations with enterprise customers, procurement teams, legal counterparts, and strategic partners
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice balancing risk management with commercial objectives
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support sales and go-to-market initiatives and facilitate efficient deal execution
- Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection provisions within commercial agreements
- Collaborate with security, compliance, and operational teams to align contractual obligations with organizational policies
- Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, and legal processes
- Support legal operations initiatives to improve scalability, efficiency, and consistency across contracting workflows
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting commercial transactions, technology services, privacy, and emerging technologies
- Contribute to the ongoing development and maturity of the legal function as the organization grows
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 3–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including in-house counsel experience in a technology-focused environment
- Demonstrated expertise negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements independently
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical business guidance
- Experience supporting sales, business development, or go-to-market teams in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of privacy, data security, and cybersecurity-related contractual requirements
- Familiarity with AI-related legal, contractual, or regulatory considerations is preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively in a remote and distributed environment across different time zones
- Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on stakeholder partnership
- Experience negotiating enterprise agreements with large organizations and procurement teams is preferred
- Familiarity with reseller, channel, managed service provider (MSP), or partner agreements is a plus
- Prior experience in cybersecurity, software, SaaS, or technology industries is highly desirable
Compensation & Benefits
- Fully remote work environment within the United States
- Opportunity for significant career growth with increasing responsibility and leadership exposure
- Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-paid premium contributions
- Dental insurance with substantial employer-paid coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible healthcare plans
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and 12 company holidays annually
- 401(k) retirement savings plan eligibility
- Mobile phone and home internet reimbursement allowance
- Pet insurance options
- Limited travel requirements (up to 10%)
Location
- United States (fully remote)