Overview
A financial technology organization is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team. This team supports the company’s growth by providing legal, compliance, and policy guidance across products and partnerships. The Commercial Legal Counsel will focus on global commercial transactions and go-to-market efforts, advising sales, partnerships, and merchant success teams.
Responsibilities
- Structure, draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of complex global commercial agreements, including novel contracts
- Provide strategic and legal advice to cross-functional teams such as 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 member 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
- Experience in both law firm and in-house legal environments is a plus
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deals under tight deadlines
- Excellent judgment and ability to make 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
- Strong work ethic, ownership mentality, accountability, and proactive approach
- Personal qualities of humility, integrity, and a sense of humor
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range for California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut: $185,000 - $245,000 per year
- Base salary range for all other U.S. states: $164,000 - $224,000 per year
- Equity grade: 6
- Pay grade: M
- Total compensation package may include equity awards, monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology spending
- 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending wallets for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses
- Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing purchase of company shares at a discount
Location
- This is a remote-first position within the United States
- Employees can work from almost anywhere within their country of employment
- Some roles may require occasional work from an assigned office
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Additional Information
- The employer is committed to providing an inclusive interview experience and reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
- The organization complies with local fair chance hiring ordinances for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in applicable jurisdictions