Commercial Legal Director

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate various commercial agreements, such as SaaS/platform contracts, publisher agreements, data and licensing contracts, marketing and media insertion orders, NDAs, and strategic partnership agreements.

• Cultivate a comprehensive technical understanding of data flows and technology to provide guidance on commercial deal frameworks.

• Counsel internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual risks, offering practical advice.

• Collaborate with Sales, Partnerships, and Product teams on deal structuring, product evaluation, and contract execution.

• Enhance and maintain contract templates and playbooks.

• Identify, investigate, analyze, and mitigate risks related to commercial, data security, and privacy regulations.

• Contribute to improvements in Legal team processes and knowledge management.

• Work collaboratively across departments with Sales, Partnerships, Product, Engineering, Finance, and People teams.

• Report directly to the Chief Legal and Privacy Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law institution.

• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, maintaining good standing.

• Over 8 years of legal practice experience, specializing in commercial transactions.

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements.

• Experience should ideally encompass SaaS, data, advertising, and/or partnership agreements.

• Background in transactions involving financial institutions and major technology firms.

• In-depth knowledge of privacy, data governance, and AI, including familiarity with the EU AI Act.

• Strong business insight.

• Exceptional communication, drafting, and negotiation abilities.

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth setting with competing priorities and strict deadlines.

• Familiarity with or willingness to work on macOS and Google Workspace; proficiency in both macOS and Windows is a plus.

• Ability to embody company values and lead with integrity, accountability, and a mindset focused on growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible paid time off along with company holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on your first day.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Student loan debt repayment option available through the 401(k) plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Educational assistance for ongoing learning opportunities.

• Lifestyle Spending Account to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Complimentary subscriptions to the Calm app.

• Flexible remote work options.