Sr. Commercial Counsel

Overview

An innovative technology organization specializing in data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join their expanding legal team. This role involves managing complex enterprise software transactions and driving efficient, balanced negotiations across various commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements including software/SaaS licenses, NDAs, evaluation agreements, ecosystem partnership agreements, data processing agreements (DPAs), and vendor contracts.
• Provide practical legal and business counsel on product features, commercial transactions, and operational risks.
• Manage and resolve complex issues related to commercial deals, aligning with cross-functional teams.
• Own the entire contracting cycle from initial draft to execution, collaborating with business, privacy, and product teams to ensure timely completion.
• Help build, streamline, and operationalize contracting processes to support scaling of the legal function and the organization.
• Support internal teams such as HR, Marketing, and Product Development with contracts, research, deal structuring, and risk counseling.
• Act as a problem solver and utility player as needed, contributing across various legal matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in complex technology transactional law.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with strong academic credentials.
• Membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advocate effectively while maintaining collaboration.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and diligent with a strong sense of project ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results efficiently.
• Proven track record of providing entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a positive, collaborative team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of privacy laws and data security concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize and scale commercial contracting processes.
• Experience with "zero leverage" sell-side negotiations and deal-making with large enterprise customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $200,000 - $220,000 (actual salary based on qualifications and experience).
• Variable/bonus compensation and equity incentives aligned with individual and company performance.
• Remote work with a global remote-first community.
• Flexible paid time off and quarterly volunteer days.
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Additional insurance benefits including pet insurance and legal assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave.

Location

This is a remote position with a global team.

Note: Candidates must be able to exercise independent judgment with minimal oversight. The organization participates in E-Verify.