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About the Role
Join a growing legal services team supporting startup clients across a range of industries. You will own a high volume of commercial work, advise clients directly, and help build practical standards and AI-enabled workflows for the team.
What You'll Do
Independently negotiate SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, vendor contracts, partnership deals, and other commercial agreements.
Draft new agreements and templates efficiently across varied contract and business types.
Advise founders and in-house teams through Slack and calls, offering practical guidance that helps move deals forward.
Turn negotiation positions and review standards into playbooks and AI-supported workflows.
Help onboard and support an additional commercial counsel as the team grows.
What We're Looking For
At least 3 years of commercial law experience in private practice or hands-on in-house work; candidates with 2 years may be considered with particularly strong law firm training.
A JD and active US bar membership in good standing. California admission is strongly preferred; New York admission may also be a fit.
Experience independently drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology and SaaS contracts.
Strong command of market terms involving liability, indemnity, intellectual property, data, and termination, with the judgment to explain tradeoffs clearly.
A practical, business-oriented approach to resolving material issues and closing deals, including comfort with timely redlines and collaborative calls.
Experience using AI tools in legal practice, or willingness to incorporate them into playbooks and workflows.
Recent hands-on individual contributor experience and the ability to work remotely within the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary is $170,000 to $220,000 annually, plus 0.2% to 0.5% equity. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Remote within the United States, with San Francisco as the primary location. Occasional travel to the San Francisco office is expected.