Counsel II, Commercial

Overview

A growing financial technology organization is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their Commercial Legal (Revenue) team. This role focuses on structuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of global commercial agreements related to financial and technology products and services. The position supports sales, partnerships, and merchant success teams by providing strategic legal advice and managing complex commercial transactions within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and review complex and novel global commercial agreements
• Provide strategic and legal advice to cross-functional teams including sales, product, finance, tax, customer operations, and risk
• Lead or participate in projects to improve internal legal processes and increase team efficiency and scalability
• Train and educate internal business partners on legal matters
• Manage and resolve legal issues arising from domestic and international commercial relationships
• Develop and improve templates for global revenue-generating commercial agreements
• Build collaborative working relationships with teams across the U.S. and internationally

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Current membership in good standing of the bar in at least one U.S. state
• Minimum 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, preferably revenue-generating agreements
• Prior experience in-house and/or at a law firm is a plus
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deals with tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
• Excellent judgment and ability to make timely, pragmatic, business-focused decisions in ambiguous situations
• Experience drafting and negotiating data privacy terms, including CCPA, GLBA, and GDPR
• Clear and concise communication skills for collaboration and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, high-growth environment and eagerness to learn
• Demonstrated work ethic, ownership, accountability, and proactive approach
• Personal qualities of humility, integrity, and a sense of humor

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Grade: M
• Equity Grade: 6
• Base salary range for select U.S. states (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $180,000 - $230,000 per year
• Base salary range for all other U.S. states: $160,000 - $210,000 per year
• Total compensation package may include equity awards, monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology spending
• Benefits include 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Additional benefits: flexible spending wallets for technology, food, lifestyle, and family-forming expenses; competitive vacation and holiday schedules; employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Location

• Remote-first position within the United States
• Candidates can work from almost anywhere within their country of employment
• Some roles may require occasional presence at an assigned office depending on job responsibilities

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• The employer is committed to providing an inclusive interview experience and reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
• For U.S. positions in Los Angeles or San Francisco, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with local fair chance hiring ordinances