Commercial Counsel
Core
Commercial Counsel responsible for structuring, negotiating, and advising on all commercial contracts (SaaS, technology licenses, professional services, channel partners, vendor agreements) while building the commercial legal function.
Role type
Senior in-house commercial counsel
Builds
Commercial contract lifecycle, templates, playbooks, and workflows
Domain
Technology / SaaS / AI / Enterprise Software
Required skills
Commercial contract negotiation, SaaS/enterprise software experience, contract law, IP law, privacy law, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, strategic decision-making
Preferred skills
Privacy/security contracting (DPAs, BAAs), AI/LLM legal expertise, non-English languages (Spanish, German, French), top-tier law firm experience, high-growth startup experience, industry knowledge (Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecoms, Insurance, Consumer)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Structure and negotiate commercial contracts including SaaS subscriptions and technology licenses; develop templates and playbooks to drive efficiency; advise on IP, privacy, and regulatory issues; collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Agent Development teams; assess risk in a hyperscaling business environment.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior (2-6 years experience)