Commercial Attorney

Commercial Attorney

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Attorney based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to become a strategic legal partner supporting business growth through efficient, scalable contract operations. You will own key aspects of the commercial contract lifecycle, from reviewing agreements to improving workflows and reducing friction in deal execution. Working closely with sales, finance, security, and leadership teams, you will provide practical legal guidance that enables faster business decisions. You will help design and optimize contract processes, leveraging technology and automation to improve efficiency. The position is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional who balances risk management with a solutions-oriented approach. You will contribute to building a modern legal infrastructure that supports global expansion while maintaining strong business partnerships.

The Commercial Attorney will play a central role in managing commercial legal operations, improving contract processes, and enabling efficient business growth through practical legal solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, drafting, redlining, and negotiating customer, vendor, and partner agreements while balancing business objectives with legal risk management.
• Managing the commercial contract lifecycle, including intake, triage, workflow tracking, and resolution of legal requests.
• Partnering with sales, finance, information security, and executive stakeholders to ensure contracts meet compliance and operational requirements.
• Managing legal intake processes through Salesforce and contract lifecycle management systems to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline contract review processes, reducing administrative effort and accelerating deal cycles.
• Auditing existing contract workflows and identifying bottlenecks that impact business execution.
• Developing playbooks, processes, and frameworks that improve consistency across commercial agreements.
• Supporting the transition of routine contract reviews away from senior leadership so the legal team can focus on strategic initiatives.
• Providing clear, business-focused legal guidance and communicating recommendations effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Building scalable commercial operations and contract infrastructure that can support continued organizational growth.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines strong commercial legal expertise with business judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Required qualifications and skills include:

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including software agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership frameworks.
• Experience managing contracts within a corporate legal environment, with the ability to balance legal protections and business priorities.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, contract lifecycle management platforms, or similar legal operations tools.
• Strong understanding of contract workflows and experience improving legal processes through automation or technology.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business audiences.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with sales, finance, security, leadership teams, and external partners.
• A practical, solution-oriented mindset with strong ownership and follow-through.
• Legal education background such as a Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.M., or equivalent experience through advanced corporate legal or paralegal work.
• Experience using legal automation tools to improve contract efficiency and reduce agreement turnaround times is a strong advantage.

Benefits:

The role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits designed to support employees' professional and personal well-being, including:

• Salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 USD per year.
• Eligibility for bonus compensation as part of the overall rewards package.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts and retirement savings programs.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Paid and unpaid time-off programs.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from home.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful legal and business transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and professional growth.