Commercial Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Prepare and negotiate customer-oriented SaaS agreements, encompassing MSAs, order forms, DPAs, SLAs, and associated documents.

• Elevate complex or atypical terms to senior legal counsel when necessary.

• Facilitate end-to-end commercial negotiations, balancing customer demands with risk, operational, and compliance obligations.

• Collaborate with Sales and Deal Desk as the primary legal contact for mid-market and enterprise deals.

• Address inquiries, resolve challenges, and expedite transactions.

• Manage DPA negotiations and work alongside Security/IT on customer security questionnaires and related assessments.

• Create and enhance scalable contracting processes, workflows, templates, and playbooks, including the use of AI-driven tools.

• Design training materials, self-service resources, and guidance on common contractual terms.

• Provide counsel to internal stakeholders regarding contractual risk, liability, and compliance matters.

• Undertake additional projects and responsibilities as required by business needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized law school.

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 3 to 5 years of legal experience.

• Minimum of 2 years dedicated to commercial or transactional work.

• Proficient understanding of B2B SaaS agreements, including MSAs, SaaS terms, AI addendums, SLAs, and data processing agreements.

• Capability to manage a high volume of simultaneous contract negotiations and prioritize tasks under time constraints.

• Familiarity with, or eagerness to adopt, AI-powered contract review and workflow tools.

• Comfort in addressing inquiries related to AI within customer contracts.

• Sound knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and related privacy regulations.

• Strong abilities in relationship-building and business collaboration.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with HR technology, recruiting, or workforce software is advantageous.

• Familiarity with AI/ML contract terms and emerging AI regulations is a plus.

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Basic life insurance.

• Mental health resources.

• Financial wellness benefits.

• Fully paid parental leave.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage for U.S.-based employees.

• 401(k) plan with company matching for U.S.-based employees.

• Up to 14 scheduled paid holidays each calendar year for U.S.-based employees.

• Up to 80 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year for U.S.-based employees.

• Up to 20 to 25 days of paid vacation annually for non-exempt employees, based on tenure.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO) for exempt employees.

• Optional co-working space availability.

• Performance review program providing actionable feedback.

• Bonus structure that rewards exceptional performance.

• Employee resource groups.

• Remote-first work environment.