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About the Role
Join a legal technology team supporting startups with practical, end-to-end legal services. You will own a high volume of commercial matters, work directly with founders and in-house teams, and help build repeatable systems for the commercial practice.
What You'll Do
Independently negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, vendor agreements, and partnership deals.
Draft agreements and templates efficiently across a variety of contract and business types.
Advise founders and in-house teams through Slack and calls, offering practical guidance that helps move deals forward.
Turn negotiation standards and legal judgment into playbooks and AI-enabled workflows.
Help onboard and support an incoming commercial counsel, with potential to grow into leadership of the commercial practice.
What We're Looking For
At least 3 years of commercial law experience as an associate, senior associate, or hands-on in-house counsel; exceptional candidates with 2 years of experience may be considered.
A JD and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar. California is preferred; New York is also considered.
Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate and draft a broad range of commercial agreements, with strong knowledge of SaaS and technology deal terms, including liability, indemnity, intellectual property, data, and termination.
A recent, hands-on individual-contributor background and a practical, business-oriented approach to resolving risks and closing deals.
Experience using AI tools in legal practice, or willingness to incorporate them into workflows and playbooks.
Comfort working with Slack and supporting clients across multiple industries and business types.
U.S.-based and able to travel to San Francisco periodically.
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. Periodic travel to the San Francisco office is expected.
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