Commercial Counsel

About the Role

Join a legal services team that combines technology and legal expertise to support startup clients, including companies in the technology and AI sectors. As Commercial Counsel, you will independently handle a high volume of commercial agreements and give founders practical advice that helps move deals forward.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate agreements including SaaS contracts, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, vendor deals, and partnership agreements across varied industries and business types.

• Draft new agreements and templates efficiently, and deliver timely contract redlines.

• Advise founders and in-house teams through Slack and calls, offering clear, business-oriented guidance.

• Turn negotiation standards and legal judgment into team playbooks and AI-enabled workflows.

• Help onboard and support an additional commercial counsel as the team grows.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of commercial law experience as an associate, senior associate, or hands-on in-house counsel; 2 years may be considered for candidates with strong law firm training.

• A JD and active US bar membership in good standing. California admission is strongly preferred; New York admission is also considered.

• Demonstrated experience independently drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, vendor contracts, and partnership or channel deals.

• Strong command of market terms for technology transactions, including liability caps, indemnity, intellectual property, data, and termination.

• A practical, deal-closing approach, with the ability to identify material issues, explain tradeoffs plainly, and work constructively through negotiation.

• Recent experience as a hands-on individual contributor, comfort with high-volume work, and experience using AI tools in legal practice or a willingness to build AI-supported workflows.

• Experience across multiple industries and contract types; additional exposure to privacy, employment, or corporate matters is useful.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $170,000 to $220,000 annually, with 0.2% to 0.5% equity. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States, with San Francisco as the primary location. Occasional travel to the San Francisco office is expected; Bay Area candidates may also work from the office a few times per week.