Commercial Counsel

Robert Half

Palo Alto, CA

Job Description
Job Description
Silicon Valley tech company is looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel to join its legal team. This Counsel opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney with deep expertise in enterprise SaaS transactions who can step in quickly and partner with internal stakeholders on high-value commercial agreements. The role requires an on-site presence in Palo Alto, CA, with the expectation of working from the office approximately three days each week.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements related to enterprise SaaS offerings.
• Advise business partners on contract terms, legal risk, and practical deal strategies to help move transactions forward efficiently.
• Manage key customer and vendor agreement workflows, including master services agreements, data processing addenda, and business associate agreements.
• Redline contracts thoroughly and propose clear revisions that align legal protections with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve contractual issues and support timely execution of deals.
• Provide legal guidance on agreement structures and negotiation positions in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Help maintain continuity of commercial legal support while the company identifies a long-term addition to the team.
Qualifications:
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7-15+ years of experience negotiating commercial contracts, with significant focus on enterprise SaaS agreements.
• Demonstrated background supporting technology companies.
• Strong command of contract negotiation, issue spotting, and redlining for complex business transactions.
• Hands-on experience with agreements such as MSAs, DPAs, BAAs, and related commercial documents.
• Ability to work on-site in Palo Alto, California approximately three days per week.

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