Commercial Counsel

About the Role

A venture-backed legal technology company is hiring a founding Commercial Counsel to lead commercial contracting for startup clients. You will provide practical legal advice while helping shape how commercial legal services are delivered through software and repeatable workflows.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS contracts, NDAs, DPAs, and vendor agreements.

• Advise founders and in-house teams through calls and Slack, offering practical, risk-calibrated guidance.

• Manage client relationships, meet turnaround commitments, and serve as a trusted commercial counsel.

• Turn negotiation positions, fallback terms, and review standards into playbooks and AI-enabled workflows.

• Help develop the commercial practice, onboard future attorneys, and contribute to product development.

What We're Looking For

• At least 4 to 5 years of commercial contracts experience, with 5 to 8 years preferred.

• A JD and active bar membership in a US jurisdiction. California or New York admission is preferred.

• In-house comme