Senior Commercial Counsel

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel who's genuinely exceptional at what they do. We don't believe you have to choose between quality and speed. We believe that talented attorneys, equipped with the right tools, produce outstanding work product faster than most people think possible. If you've spent your career proving that point, we'd like to talk.

What You'll Do

• Own complex commercial transactions end-to-end, including technology agreements, SaaS and enterprise contracts, vendor and partner agreements, and IP licenses.
• Negotiate efficiently and to a close. You know where the real risks are, which battles are worth fighting, and how to get deals done without unnecessary back-and-forth.
• Leverage AI tools as a genuine force multiplier. You're already a power-user of legal tech, using it to raise the quality of your work and compress timelines.
• Advising internal stakeholders on commercial risk, contract strategy, and deal structure with clarity and appropriate speed. You know your audience and calibrate accordingly.
• Contribute beyond your lane. Whether it's flagging a product gap, proposing a better process, or leading something that doesn't exist yet — we value attorneys who bring a "yes, and" orientation to the work.

What We're Looking For

• Background & Experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• 8+ years of experience with a strong commercial contracts practice, or fewer years if you can make a compelling case
• Deep familiarity with technology transactions, IP licensing, and SaaS agreements
• Experience in or advising high-growth technology or emerging companies is preferred

• How You Work
• You are fast and good
• You use AI tools in your practice today, not theoretically
• You produce clean, sophisticated work product
• You communicate directly: clear recommendations, appropriate caveats, no filler
• You're self-directed and don't need hand-holding, but you collaborate well and know when to loop people in

• Bonus Points
• You've built or improved a legal intake, playbook, or contracting process from scratch
• You have a vertical or subject matter you'd love to grow or lead
• You've mentored junior attorneys or contributed to team development in a meaningful way

The Structure

This is a remote-first role with quarterly in-person on-sites for team collaboration, planning, and the occasional celebration. We take the on-sites seriously, and otherwise trust you to do your best work from wherever you do your best work.

Why This Role

We've built a legal team that operates like a high-functioning business unit: principled about quality, unsentimental about inefficiency, and genuinely excited about where the tools are going. We're not looking for someone to grind; we're looking for someone who's good enough that they don't have to.

Salary

$180,000 - $240,000 per year