Commercial Counsel

Crunchbase Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible work locations

Job summary

Crunchbase is seeking a Commercial Counsel to act as a strategic legal partner for its Sales, Revenue, Product, and Security teams. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including SaaS and data licensing contracts.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active U.S. state bar membership, and at least two years of relevant experience in tech or SaaS. Responsibilities include advising on AI governance and privacy frameworks (GDPR/CCPA) to enable scalable growth.

Qualifications

• Must have JD from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 2 years of legal experience in technology or SaaS sectors.
• Experience negotiating SaaS and data licensing agreements is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements for Sales, Revenue, Product, and Security teams.
• Advise on AI governance and scalable legal processes to support growth.
• Provide guidance on data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA).

Skills

SaaS contracts

Data licensing

AI governance

Data privacy knowledge (GDPR/CCPA)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Commercial Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

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California, United States (Remote-first)

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JD degree, active U.S. state bar membership, and 2+ years of relevant legal experience in technology or SaaS sectors.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Commercial Counsel at Crunchbase
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Crunchbase
Description: Crunchbase is hiring a Commercial Counsel to act as a strategic legal partner for its Sales, Revenue, Product, and Security teams. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including SaaS and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) contracts. Additionally, the counsel will advise on AI governance, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and scalable legal processes to support company growth. Crunchbase operates with a remote-first approach, allowing employees to work from various approved U.S. states.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and maintain active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. At least 2 years of relevant legal experience is required, ideally within a technology company or a law firm specializing in tech clients. Experience with SaaS and data licensing negotiations is mandatory.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: California, United States (Remote-first options available in multiple states)
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified