Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

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

This role sits at the intersection of commercial law, product innovation, and strategic business partnership within a fast-scaling technology environment. You will act as a key legal advisor supporting high-impact commercial deals, including customer agreements, API and data contracts, and strategic vendor partnerships. The position requires a pragmatic, business-oriented legal mindset, helping teams navigate risk while enabling speed and growth. You will collaborate closely with go-to-market, product, marketing, finance, and security teams to structure solutions that are both legally sound and operationally efficient. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing legal operations through AI-enabled workflows and scalable contract processes. Reporting to senior legal leadership, this role is highly cross-functional and influential, shaping how legal supports innovation across the organization.

Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including customer contracts, API/data agreements, and vendor arrangements
• Partner with go-to-market, product, marketing, finance, and security teams to identify risks and develop practical, business-enabling legal solutions
• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives and translating complexity into actionable advice
• Advise on legal considerations related to AI, data usage, automation, privacy, and product innovation
• Design and implement AI-enabled legal workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability of legal operations
• Monitor and address emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial and technology operations
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a trusted legal partner across the organization
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentorship within the legal team while continuously improving legal processes

Requirements:

• Significant in-house experience at a technology or SaaS company, with deep expertise in commercial contracting and negotiations
• Proven track record of independently leading and closing complex, high-value commercial agreements
• Strong experience advising product, engineering, and business teams with a practical, solution-oriented legal approach
• Working knowledge in at least two of the following areas: privacy law, intellectual property, or marketing law
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools to support legal operations, contract review, drafting, and legal research
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, AI governance frameworks, and cloud contracting standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
• Strong judgment in managing ambiguity, prioritizing risks, and escalating issues appropriately
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and build trust-based relationships in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range: $185,000 - $250,000 annually, depending on experience and location
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (including 90% employer contribution for employees and dependents, pets coverage included)
• Unlimited vacation policy with flexible working hours
• One-week company-wide winter slowdown
• 3 paid Volunteer Days Off (VTOs) annually
• Home office stipend to support remote work setup
• Learning and development stipend, plus coaching and career growth resources
• Charity donation matching up to $100 annually
• Regular team off-sites and in-person gatherings through global remote-first programs
• Equity participation and full benefits package

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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