Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Overview

A technology-driven organization is seeking an experienced Remote Interim Counsel specializing in Commercial Transactions. This attorney will act as a key partner to the Chief Legal Officer and cross-functional business teams, managing the end-to-end negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements. The role requires deep in-house experience supporting software and technology businesses, with the ability to handle a high volume of sophisticated contracts while providing practical, business-focused legal guidance. This position suits someone who thrives in a lean legal environment, works autonomously, and excels at streamlining processes, enhancing templates and playbooks, and efficiently driving deals to completion.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, licensing, SaaS/software, services, confidentiality, and strategic partnership contracts
• Advise on key technology transaction terms such as indemnification, limitation of liability, intellectual property, software licensing, data rights, confidentiality, warranties, and termination provisions
• Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer and business stakeholders to manage deals from intake through execution
• Improve contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes within a lean legal team

Requirements

• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts in-house
• Strong background supporting technology companies, including software, SaaS, licensing, product, services, and strategic commercial arrangements
• Ability to work independently, manage a heavy deal flow, and provide practical legal advice to sales, procurement, product, finance, and executive stakeholders

Education & Work Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership preferred
• Relevant in-house and/or law firm experience supporting commercial transactions and technology agreements, preferably within the technology industry or other high-growth business environments

Location

• Remote position