Commercial Counsel

📋 Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SaaS subscription agreements, partner (channel) contracts (MSP, reseller, distributor), SOWs, NDAs, and BAAs for our AMER, EMEA, and APAC entities.

• Act as the primary legal authority for standard Sales, Partner, and Procurement contracts.

• Contribute to, maintain, and enhance the team's contracting playbooks.

• Provide consultation to stakeholders, including executives, on contracts without using complex legal terminology.

• Propose and implement processes to improve efficiency and foster relationship building.

• Integrate AI into workflows and work processes.

• Identify and escalate significant risk items; establish internal approval frameworks.

• Collaborate daily with Sales as a trusted legal advisor.

• Support channel and partner agreements across MSP, reseller, and distributor models.

• Accelerate contract processing by advising on risk trade-offs and innovative deal structures.

• Negotiate DPAs, BAAs, and related privacy addenda in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and relevant data protection regulations.

• Raise data privacy inquiries and issues to privacy counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. with active bar membership in at least one U.S. state, in good standing with no violations.

• Up to 3 years of legal experience focused on commercial contracting, preferably gained in-house or at a law firm.

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, vendor/procurement contracts, and familiarity with data privacy addenda (NDAs, DPAs, BAAs).

• Strong understanding of contract law and data privacy principles (GDPR, CCPA).

• Experience with channel and partner models, including MSP, reseller, and distributor frameworks, as well as international business contracts.

• Excellent drafting skills and the ability to articulate legal risks in simple terms for non-lawyers.

• Self-motivated and comfortable working with high autonomy in a dynamic environment.

• Recognized relationship builder known for being a collaborative partner to Sales and cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with, and genuine interest in, AI-assisted legal tools and workflow automation.

• Willingness to travel occasionally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vasion will cover bar dues and pre-approved CLE reimbursement.

• Flexible work environment.

• Vacation Bonus.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Competitive pay.

• A comprehensive suite of traditional benefits.

• Opportunities for training and advancement.

• 401k with company match and immediate vesting.

• Financial wellness education.

• Company-contributed HSA.

• Onsite perks include gym, pickleball, snacks & drinks, arcade, theater room, etc.