# Associate Commercial Counsel

**Company:** [Rippling](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rippling)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $135k – $210k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Commercial Contracts, SaaS, Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Indemnification, Limitation Of Liability, Contract Lifecycle Management, AI Tools
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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