This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Counsel based in the United States.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a business-minded legal professional to support a fast-growing technology-focused organization while helping shape the future of its legal function. As a key member of a lean and collaborative legal team, you will lead complex commercial contracting matters, provide practical legal guidance, and partner closely with stakeholders across sales, operations, compliance, and leadership. The position combines hands-on contract negotiation with strategic legal advisory responsibilities, requiring both strong legal expertise and commercial acumen. You will play an important role in building scalable legal processes, supporting business growth initiatives, and helping navigate evolving areas such as cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, solving business challenges, and contributing to a rapidly expanding organization.
Accountabilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, reseller agreements, data processing agreements, and technology partnerships
- Lead complex contract negotiations with enterprise customers, procurement teams, legal counterparts, and strategic partners
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk management with commercial objectives
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support sales and go-to-market initiatives while facilitating efficient deal execution
- Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection provisions within commercial agreements
- Collaborate with security, compliance, and operational teams to align contractual obligations with organizational capabilities and policies
- Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, and legal processes
- Support legal operations initiatives designed to improve scalability, efficiency, and consistency across contracting workflows
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting commercial transactions, technology services, privacy, and emerging technologies
- Contribute to the ongoing development and maturity of the legal function as the organization continues to grow
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 3–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including in-house counsel experience within a technology-focused environment
- Demonstrated expertise negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements independently
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical, actionable business guidance
- Experience supporting sales, business development, or go-to-market teams in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of privacy, data security, and cybersecurity-related contractual requirements
- Familiarity with AI-related legal, contractual, or regulatory considerations is preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively in a remote and distributed environment across different time zones
- Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on stakeholder partnership
- Experience negotiating enterprise agreements with large organizations and procurement teams is preferred
- Familiarity with reseller, channel, managed service provider (MSP), or partner agreements is a plus
- Prior experience in cybersecurity, software, SaaS, or technology industries is highly desirable
Benefits:
- Fully remote work environment within the United States
- Opportunity to join a rapidly growing and highly collaborative organization
- Significant career growth potential with increasing responsibility and leadership exposure
- Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-paid premium contributions
- Dental insurance with substantial employer-paid coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible healthcare plans
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and 12 company holidays annually
- 401(k) retirement savings plan eligibility
- Mobile phone and home internet reimbursement allowance
- Pet insurance options
- Access to a supportive culture focused on mentorship, collaboration, and professional development
- Limited travel requirements (up to 10%).