Counsel, Commercial

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Counsel, Commercial to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders to support commercial contracting and provide practical legal guidance on emerging issues. The position will help enable the company’s go-to-market efforts by balancing business objectives, privacy considerations, and sound legal risk management. It will also collaborate across Product, sales, marketing, and engineering to ensure agreements and advice keep pace with evolving products and commercial needs. Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements ensuring alignment with business goals
• Provide legal guidance on evolving commercial and AI-related issues
• Simplify complex legal topics for better stakeholder understanding
• Identify compliance risks related to privacy and advertising regulations
• Collaborate with the Product team on agreements reflecting product changes
• Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and engineering teams

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to a U.S. state bar, preferably New York
• 2-7 years of relevant experience in a legal setting
• Solid expertise in commercial contracts and data protection regulations
• Proficiency in using AI tools in legal work
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Good business and legal judgment
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Paid leave programs
• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Unlimited DTO that is encouraged to be used
• Reimbursement for mobile and fully stocked pantries
• In-office catered lunches five days a week

Pay

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 annually