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Lead Commercial Counsel

200k – 240kSan Francisco, CALegalHybrid6+ YOE
Summary

Leads commercial legal function by structuring and negotiating high-value enterprise agreements at the intersection of software, finance, and climate commodities. Partners with sales and executive leadership to accelerate GTM while managing risks. Requires 6+ years in law with 3+ in commercial contracting.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own commercial contracting side-by-side with Chief Revenue Officer, sales team, and GTM functions
  • Advise executive team on translating complex legal risk into business trade-offs
  • Design commercial playbooks to streamline contracting and accelerate GTM velocity
  • Architect first-of-a-kind templates for environmental commodity market
  • Develop risk and compliance framework with Head of Finance for enterprise partnerships

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in law, with 3+ years in commercial contracting
  • Operator energized by deal mechanics and fast-paced environment
  • High-agency individual who takes ownership and builds with confidence
  • Meticulous executor valuing accuracy, reliability, and repeatability
  • Excellent communicator translating between GTM and legal functions
  • Professional experience in software, advisory, or financial services industry

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity
  • Onsite culture in San Francisco with annual offsites
  • Unlimited vacation and generous parental leave
  • Monthly wellness stipend (mental and physical)
Skills
commercial contractingenterprise agreementslegal risk assessmentcontract negotiationGTM strategycompliance frameworkssoftware licensingfinancial services lawdeal structuringcommercial playbooks
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