Lead Commercial Counsel

Overview

A leading organization in the Information Technology sector is seeking a Lead Commercial Counsel to join their team. This role focuses on initiatives at the intersection of scalable technology, AI-enabled capabilities, and business transformation. The position involves collaborating with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. It offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and long-term innovation within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $175,000 – $225,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and drafting of various customer and vendor agreements
• Enhance the existing contracts playbook by addressing gaps and defining fallback positions
• Improve the contracts function through optimized people, processes, and technology
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance risk with deal velocity
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the contracts/legal team
• Engage with outside counsel and shape the future of the legal/contracts function

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in commercial contracts, preferably in B2B SaaS and cybersecurity
• Strong negotiation skills with expertise in creating and improving legal templates and playbooks
• Exceptional attention to detail, prioritization abilities, and practical judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism in all dealings
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active law license required

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with B2B SaaS and cybersecurity sectors
• Familiarity with legal management software and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools
• Knowledge of document management systems, templates, and playbooks for contracts
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams
• Ability to use data analysis tools for metrics reporting (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
• Experience with risk assessment software and e-signature tools (e.g., DocuSign)

Compensation and Benefits

• 100% coverage of health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and their families
• Flexible time off policy and more than 10 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
• Equity and potential bonuses based on company performance
• $1,500 allowance for home office setup in the first year
• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses
• $5,000 annual allowance for professional development
• $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
• $100 monthly reimbursement for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance, or home office expenses
• One-time $10,000 benefit for family planning assistance
• Participation in in-person and virtual employee events throughout the year

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could be valuable to the team.