Commercial Counsel, SpendHound

Overview

A leading market research and analytics firm specializing in the disruptive economy is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join their legal team supporting a newly launched software renewal management platform. This role involves partnering with commercial teams to negotiate, execute, and close deals, while contributing to the growth and success of the platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiation and drafting to close deals, guiding commercial teams through the full deal lifecycle from NDAs to final agreements.
• Navigate a rapidly changing environment by developing novel contracting frameworks for innovative sales strategies.
• Enhance contract management processes and efficiency, including building out the contract management platform and improving contract forms and procedures.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to facilitate contract reviews and internal workflows.
• Evaluate and advise on legal courses of action aligned with business needs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a top law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in New York.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with experience drafting and negotiating business contracts in law firm or in-house settings.
• Strong passion for commercial contracts involving legal and financial/commercial issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, think creatively, and independently manage new responsibilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS or technology companies is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual on-target earnings up to $150,000, dependent on experience and internal benchmarks.
• Equity participation.
• Comprehensive benefits including flexible work hours, flexible vacation, generous 401(k) match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, and learning reimbursement.
• Supportive environment focused on ownership, respect, trust, and professional growth.

Location

• This position may be performed fully remotely within the United States.
• The organization’s US headquarters are in New York City, with additional offices in Austin, Miami, and Mountain View.
• Remote work outside these office locations may be subject to New York State tax withholding.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.