Founding Commercial Counsel

Confidential

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$170,000–$220,000/yr

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About the Role:

  • This is a founding commercial counsel position at a venture-backed legal tech company.
  • You will advise startup clients on commercial agreements and help shape how legal services are delivered through software.

What You'll Do:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs, vendor contracts, and other commercial agreements.
  • Own client relationships and serve as a trusted commercial counsel with clear turnaround commitments.
  • Spend 30-40% of your time turning negotiation positions and review standards into playbooks and AI workflows.

What We're Looking For:

  • Approximately 5-8 years of commercial contracts experience, including in-house experience at a startup or tech company.
  • A JD and active bar membership in a US jurisdiction; California or New York admission preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of market terms for liability caps, indemnity, IP, data, and termination, plus experience with AI tools in legal practice.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary is $170,000 to $220,000 USD annually.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Remote within the United States, with San Francisco as the primary location.

Confidential

They are a venture-backed legal technology company delivering commercial legal services through software and repeatable workflows. The company is early-stage and focused on codifying legal judgment into AI-supported platforms.

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