Commercial Attorney

Accountabilities

• Reviewing, drafting, redlining, and negotiating customer, vendor, and partner agreements while balancing business objectives with legal risk management.
• Managing the commercial contract lifecycle, including intake, triage, workflow tracking, and resolution of legal requests.
• Partnering with sales, finance, information security, and executive stakeholders to ensure contracts meet compliance and operational requirements.
• Managing legal intake processes through Salesforce and contract lifecycle management systems to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Auditing existing contract workflows and identifying bottlenecks that impact business execution.
• Developing playbooks, processes, and frameworks that improve consistency across commercial agreements.
• Supporting the transition of routine contract reviews away from senior leadership so the legal team can focus on strategic initiatives.
• Providing clear, business-focused legal guidance and communicating recommendations effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Building scalable commercial operations and contract infrastructure that can support continued organizational growth.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including software agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership frameworks.
• Experience managing contracts within a corporate legal environment, with the ability to balance legal protections and business priorities.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, contract lifecycle management platforms, or similar legal operations tools.
• Strong understanding of contract workflows and experience improving legal processes through automation or technology.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business audiences.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with sales, finance, security, leadership teams, and external partners.
• A practical, solution-oriented mindset with strong ownership and follow-through.
• Legal education background such as a Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.M., or equivalent experience through advanced corporate legal or paralegal work.
• Experience using legal automation tools to improve contract efficiency and reduce agreement turnaround times is a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 USD per year.
• Eligibility for bonus compensation as part of the overall rewards package.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts and retirement savings programs.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Paid and unpaid time-off programs.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from home.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful legal and business transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and professional growth.