Commercial Counsel, SpendHound

About Us

YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments. Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world’s top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence. We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.

About SpendHound

SpendHound is a 100% free software renewal management platform and service recently launched by the research firm YipitData. (See this introductory video from SpendHound’s Senior Product Manager!) SpendHound is the single source of truth for companies’ renewal information and includes:

• A comprehensive view of all software applications used with annual contract values, auto-renewal information, renewal dates, license counts, and more
• An invoice and contract management system for companies to store their invoices and contracts
• Renewal reminders through email and Slack so companies never miss upcoming software renewals
• Free advice from procurement experts to discuss price benchmarking insights and negotiation strategies for any upcoming renewals
• Companies use the SpendHound platform and procurement expert service to save time and money on their software renewals.
• SpendHound is free for customers because customer data is de-identified, aggregated with other panelists, and used as part of YipitData market research (example report).

Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData

• Ownership That Matters: You’ll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes
• Rapid Growth: We compress years of learning into months
• Merit Over Titles: Trust and responsibility are earned through execution, not tenure
• Velocity with Purpose: We move fast, support each other, and aim high—always with purpose and intention

What It’s Like to Work at YipitData

If your ambition is matched by your work ethic—and you're hungry for a place where growth, impact, and ownership are the norm—YipitData might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Legal Team Overview

Joining YipitData’s legal team is a rare opportunity to become a core contributor to the success of a company that is building the future of investment research. As Commercial Counsel for SpendHound, you will be a core player in partnering with our SpendHound commercial teams to negotiate, execute, and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop contract negotiation and drafting skills to close deals. You will guide our SpendHound commercial teams through the lifecycle of a deal—from initiating a contract or negotiating an NDA through closing the deal.
• Learn in a rapidly changing environment by navigating new problems and conceiving novel contracting frameworks for creative sales ideas.
• Enhance processes, efficiency, and best practices, including continuing to build out our contract management platform and working with our commercial teams to improve our forms and processes.
• Collaborate with our SpendHound team to facilitate contract reviews and internal processes.
• Evaluate and advise on appropriate legal courses of action to meet the Company and business unit needs.

Requirements

• Law Degree (JD or equivalent) from a top law school, a license to practice, and are a member of good standing in New York.
• Relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in-house, drafting and negotiating business contracts strongly preferred.
• Passionate about drafting, negotiating, and redlining, and eager to further develop these skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoyment of working cross-functionally.
• Thrives in the unknown, motivated to think creatively each day, and capable of handling new areas of responsibility independently.

Nice to Have

• SaaS background preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary: Flexible work hours, flexible vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more!
• Equity:

Application Instructions

Please note that for this position, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.