Senior Commercial Counsel
Overview
A technology organization with a 25-year history of shaping the internet is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join their Commercial Legal team. This role involves providing legal support across a variety of commercial matters, including enterprise sales, strategic partnerships, marketing, and vendor agreements. The position reports to the Director of Corporate and Commercial Legal and requires a proactive, solution-oriented approach to advising business teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to business teams on commercial legal matters.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of agreements such as B2B enterprise and SaaS sales contracts, strategic partnerships, marketing, advertising, and vendor engagements.
- Provide timely, practical, and business-savvy legal recommendations in a fast-paced environment.
- Manage multiple projects independently, adapting to challenges and ambiguity.
- Collaborate with teams including Global Business Group (B2B Enterprise Sales), Business Development (Strategic Partnerships), and Product organizations.
- Communicate risks clearly and work collaboratively to find solutions that align with business objectives.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and membership in a state bar in good standing.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant legal experience, including in-house counsel experience.
- Experience negotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial technology agreements and vendor contracts, including SaaS and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
- Strong client service orientation with the ability to build trust-based relationships across cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to provide proactive, solution-oriented guidance balancing business goals and legal risks.
- Ability to independently manage and drive multiple projects to completion.
- Commitment to values such as welcoming differences, being relationship-minded, responsible participation, and perseverance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a mission-driven or technology-focused organization.
- Familiarity with open-source software licensing and related legal considerations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary ranges based on location:
- US Tier 1 Locations: $179,000–$238,000 USD
- US Tier 2 Locations: $164,000–$219,000 USD
- US Tier 3 Locations: $152,000–$202,000 USD
- Generous performance-based bonus plans.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting.
- Quarterly company-wide wellness days.
- Paid holidays including a day off for your birthday.
- One-time home office stipend.
- Annual professional development budget.
- Quarterly well-being stipend.
- Considerable paid parental leave.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Additional benefits such as life/AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs (varies by country).
Location
This role is open to candidates in various US locations categorized as Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3, with salary adjusted accordingly.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
The organization is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applications are encouraged from all individuals, including members of equity-seeking communities. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.