[Remote] Legal Counsel - Commercial
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legora is a fast-growing legal technology company dedicated to redefining legal work. As a Commercial Counsel, you will support commercial teams by drafting and negotiating contracts while managing risk and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Act as a commercial legal partner to the business, working closely with senior stakeholders in Growth, Operations, and Procurement on customer and supplier engagements
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of customer and supplier contracts, with a strong focus on closing deals efficiently and pragmatically
- Advise on commercial risk allocation, pricing structures, liability, and contractual protections within customer and supplier agreements. Support go-to-market and procurement activities by enabling scalable, repeatable commercial contracting practices
- Address data protection and compliance considerations primarily within the context of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring risks are appropriately managed without slowing execution
- Develop and maintain commercial templates, playbooks, and guidelines to standardise negotiations and improve deal velocity
Skills
- J.D. (or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one U.S. state (or another common law jurisdiction)
- 5+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel
- Strong experience negotiating B2B SaaS agreements and supporting commercial teams
- Strong legal judgment and confidence in making decisions independently
- Experience in handling corporate matters and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Your focus is on achieving meaningful business outcomes, translating into actionable advice delivered clearly and comprehensively
- You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic entrepreneurial environment and rapidly evolving business setting
- You take initiative and are committed to delivering high-quality results
- You are comfortable working independently and can effectively manage work across different time zones
- You are excited about the potential of technology to transform the legal industry
- You have a keen interest in AI and legal tech, and you are eager to learn and apply these tools in real-world settings
- Experience with data privacy matters, IT security and/or corporate law is a plus
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