Senior Commercial Counsel - REMOTE

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to work remotely. This role serves as the lead legal advisor for the Go-to-Market team, responsible for shaping and executing legal strategies related to innovative commercial arrangements that support AI services, cloud solutions, and other technology offerings. The position involves advising senior leadership, managing scalable legal processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy and execution for complex commercial agreements involving AI services, PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS.
• Act as a primary liaison and contract lead for partnerships, including resellers and ecosystem partners.
• Develop and enhance legal templates, playbooks, and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Operations teams to support contract lifecycle management and process automation.
• Provide guidance on compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including contract diligence and integration.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and high-priority initiatives.
• Manage a small team of legal operations professionals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience supporting commercial transactions in the technology sector.
• Proven expertise in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and emerging AI offerings.
• Experience designing and scaling legal operations frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions.
• Excellent business judgment, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market data and relevant experience.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Equity compensation options, including grants upon hire.
• Access to professional development resources such as training, conferences, and online courses.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Location

• Remote position