Commercial Counsel

Job Description

We are working with a hyper-scaling technology company seeking a commercial counsel to support it's sales and go-to-market operations. Candidates should have the demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of contracts within a high growth environment. Candidates should have experience working closely with fast-moving sales and business teams. The right person will act as a true extension of the in-house team - highly available, business-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a high-volume environment.

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This is a 6-month contract

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Role: Commercial Counsel

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Location: Remote - US

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Hours: 40 hours per week

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Start Date: ASAP

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Duration: 6 months

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Compensation: $100–$120/hour (equivalent of $200k - $240k annualized)

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Benefits: vision, medical, dental, 401k

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Role Description

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• Support commercial legal work in a high-volume, nuanced environment
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• Negotiate directly with enterprise counterparties and hold their own on calls
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• Act as a seamless extension of the in-house legal team rather than traditional outside counsel
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• Provide reliable overflow coverage with strong availability and responsiveness
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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and negotiate outbound sales agreements with enterprise clients
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• Advise on contracts across a range of technology environments
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• Partner with cross functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business oriented legal guidance
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• Synthesize inputs and provide clear recommendations and next steps
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Qualifications

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• 7+ years of B2B legal experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements
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• Comfortable negotiating against large enterprise counterparties
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• Experience at growth-stage or scaling technology companies, ideally supporting sales and GTM teams
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• High EQ and strong communication skills in fast-moving environments
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• Sound judgment - willing to ask questions, raise concerns, and avoid overconfidence
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• Strong discretion and professionalism
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