Commercial Counsel

Zip; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Zip is seeking a Commercial Counsel in San Francisco, with remote options, to support go-to-market and revenue teams. The role focuses on negotiating and advising on customer-facing agreements, including SaaS, MSAs, and DPAs, in a high-growth environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Product, and Security teams to facilitate deal execution while calibrating risk; you must hold a J.D. and be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with active U.S. bar membership in at least one jurisdiction.
• 6–8+ years of relevant legal experience, mix of law firm and in-house preferred.
• Proven track record negotiating enterprise software contracts (SaaS, MSAs, DPAs).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise on customer-facing agreements including SaaS, MSAs, and DPAs.
• Partner with Sales, Product and Security teams to drive deal execution while assessing risk.
• Support go-to-market initiatives in a high-growth software environment.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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jobs Verified: 14 May 2026 San Francisco, CA (Remote options available)

Commercial Counsel

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J.D. degree, active U.S. bar membership, and 6-8+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and in-house mix preferred).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Commercial Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Zip
Description: Zip is looking for a commercially minded lawyer to support its go-to-market and revenue teams. The role primarily focuses on negotiating and advising on customer-facing agreements, including SaaS, MSAs, and DPAs, within a high-growth enterprise software environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with Sales, Product, and Security teams to facilitate deal execution while calibrating risk appropriately.
Eligibility: Candidates must possess a J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with 6 to 8+ years of relevant legal experience. Significant experience in negotiating enterprise software contracts is required.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote available)
Fees: None