Senior Commercial Counsel

Overview

This role is part of an expanding legal team, with primary focus on enterprise and strategic commercial transactions. The Senior Commercial Counsel will independently lead legal negotiations with customers and provide general guidance across a range of agreements, while supporting Area Directors and their teams. As the organization scales, the position will also contribute to initiatives aimed at streamlining the contracting process.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead legal negotiations with customers for enterprise and strategic deals
• Provide general guidance on commercial transactions, including:
  • Subscription agreements
  • Data processing agreements
  • Partner agreements
  • Vendor agreements
• Support Area Directors and their internal teams throughout contracting activities
• Help shape initiatives to streamline the contracting process as the organization grows
• Manage contract-related work from initial drafting/review through execution, including internal approvals

Requirements

• 8+ years of in-house transactional experience with direct interaction across customers, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders/executives (from sales to information security)
• 5+ years of experience negotiating SaaS agreements, amendments, and order forms with enterprise customers
• Understanding of the full contract lifecycle from NDA to internal approvals through conclusion of signature process
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency editing and managing contracts using both Microsoft Office and Google Product Suites
• Growth mindset; able to manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks to completion within required time frames
• Team-oriented with flexibility to address unique issues in real time and know when to involve others
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Target salary range: $168,000 - $231,000
• Salary is based on factors including:
  • Scope and responsibilities of the role
  • Relevant skills, experience, and certifications
  • Where the individual is physically located (based on a regional tier system)
• Internal ranges: broader internal salary grades may allow for future career growth and merit-based increases within the role over time.

Perks (United States):

• $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
• Comprehensive employee health coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive compensation & bonus program
• Flexible vacation (exempt) / Accrued vacation (non-exempt)
• Time off for your birthday & volunteering
• Employee resource groups
• Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers

Parental Leave:

• Perks may vary based on eligibility/location

Location

• Remote

Additional Information

• Background checks are required. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies cannot be accepted; submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation.