Commercial Counsel
Commercial Counsel will draft and negotiate SaaS, data protection, vendor, and technology agreements while advising cross-functional teams on legal risk and business initiatives. The role requires a JD, authorization to practice law, and at least four years of commercial legal experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Structure, draft, and review SaaS agreements and Data Protection Agreements with clients, as well as contracts with strategic partners, vendors, and service providers.
- Work closely with internal business teams to identify, investigate, and manage legal risk across product, marketing, and business initiatives.
- Engage in customer-facing communication regarding contracts.
- Help formulate legal policy and processes as the organization matures and grows.
- Remain knowledgeable about relevant industry, privacy laws, and regulations.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree and qualification to practice law in-house in New York or the state where you live.
- At least four years of commercial legal experience.
- Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS and other technology agreements, either in-house or on behalf of a client.
- Ability to provide legally sound, pragmatic, and practical recommendations under tight deadlines.
- Strong business-friendly approach focused on supporting business growth and success.
- Empathetic, enthusiastic, and energetic, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Nice to Have
- Adtech or Martech experience.
Compensation and Benefits
- US base salary range: $160,000–$175,000 annually, plus equity and benefits.
- Competitive perks and benefits, including health and wellness offerings and equity.
Skills
Saas Agreements, Data Protection Agreements, Technology Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Privacy Law, Legal Risk Management, Commercial Law, Adtech, MarTech
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