Senior Commercial Counsel

Overview

This role is for an early legal hire at a venture-backed legal technology organization combining software and legal services for startups. You will lead commercial contracting for a growing client base and help shape how practical legal support is delivered at scale.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, and vendor agreements.
• Advise founders and in-house teams via Slack and calls, applying practical, risk-calibrated judgment aligned with business needs.
• Own client relationships, provide responsive guidance, and meet agreed turnaround commitments.
• Convert negotiation positions, fallback terms, and review standards into playbooks and AI-powered workflows.
• Support development of the commercial legal practice, assist with onboarding future attorneys, and contribute to product development.

Requirements

• Approximately 5 to 8 years of commercial contracts experience, including meaningful in-house experience at a startup or technology company.
• JD and active bar membership in good standing in a US jurisdiction; California or New York bar membership is preferred.
• Hands-on experience drafting, building templates, and negotiating SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, and vendor deals.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS and technology contract terms, including liability caps, indemnity, intellectual property, data, and termination.
• Sound business judgment and ability to clearly explain legal tradeoffs to founders and clients.
• Experience using AI tools in legal practice and interest in codifying legal judgment into workflows.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $170,000 to $220,000 annually.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States, with San Francisco, California as the primary location.