Associate Commercial Counsel
Associate Commercial Counsel will negotiate and manage commercial agreements while advising sales, procurement, privacy, and other stakeholders on legal risk. The role requires a J.D., bar admission or in-house eligibility, and 2–3 years of commercial contracting experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Partner with sales, account management, and legal teams to support commercial negotiations and move deals forward.
- Review and negotiate SaaS and licensing agreements, statements of work, NDAs, vendor and procurement contracts, and partnership contracts.
- Provide practical legal advice on contract terms, liability, indemnification, data privacy, and intellectual property provisions.
- Manage a high volume of contracts, prioritizing by deal size, risk, and urgency.
- Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
- Track contract obligations and support contract lifecycle management processes.
- Escalate novel or higher-risk issues to senior counsel with clear analysis and recommendations.
- Support policy updates, training materials, process improvements, and other legal projects.
- Leverage AI to build scalable legal processes.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing, or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in the applicable jurisdiction.
- 2–3 years of relevant commercial contracting experience at a law firm or in-house.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate legal risk into practical business terms.
- Familiarity with limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, intellectual property ownership and licensing, confidentiality, and termination provisions.
- Ability to independently manage a high volume of contracts and competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong judgment regarding when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with SaaS, technology, or data privacy agreements.
- Familiarity with AI tools and using them to improve efficiency.
- Prior in-house experience or exposure to a startup or high-growth environment.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary, benefits, and equity.
- Compensation considers professional background, experience, and location; final offer amounts may vary.
Skills
Commercial Contracts, SaaS, Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Indemnification, Limitation Of Liability, Contract Lifecycle Management, AI Tools
Similar jobs
Legal jobs
Everlaw
Oakland, CA
Associate Counsel will negotiate SaaS, vendor, licensing, and procurement agreements while advising Sales and Finance and improving AI-assisted legal workflows. The role requires 1–3 years of commercial contracting experience, a J.D., active bar membership, and familiarity with SaaS legal issues.
NMI
United StatesCorporate Counsel will advise sales and business teams on commercial agreements, privacy, compliance, governance, and broader corporate matters across US and UK operations. The role requires a licensed attorney with at least two years of experience and strong practical contract, process-improvement, and independent judgment skills.
The Voleon Group
Berkeley, CASupports attorneys and legal operations professionals across investment product launches, contract negotiations, transactions, and strategic projects at a quantitative investment firm. The role is intended for current bachelor’s students or recent graduates with strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Basis
New York, NY
Founding Legal Counsel will build Basis’s early-stage legal function, owning commercial contracts, corporate governance, fundraising support, strategic transactions, and personnel matters. The role requires 2–5 years of corporate or commercial law experience, a J.D., U.S. state bar membership, and strong practical business judgment.
Carta
Sandy, UTThe analyst manages inbound KYC requests, reviews documentation, advises clients on regulatory requirements, and maintains audit-ready records. The role requires 1–2+ years of compliance experience, knowledge of global AML/KYC frameworks, strong communication skills, and comfort handling complex legal entities.