Commercial Counsel

Tessera Data (Checkr); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash and equity

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Tessera Data (a Checkr company) in San Francisco, CA, seeks a Commercial Counsel to partner with the revenue organization and help scale enterprise agreements in a fast-paced tech environment.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the California Bar, and has 3+ years drafting and negotiating SaaS, licensing, and partnerships. In-house experience is preferred. The role offers a competitive salary, equity, benefits, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active California Bar membership are required.
• 3+ years of experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships).
• Preferred background includes in-house experience at a high-growth technology company.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Provide risk-based guidance on commercial goals and risk thresholds.
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, and Compliance to resolve issues and build consensus.
• Develop and manage commercial templates, playbooks, and internal processes.
• Research and analyze relevant laws including FCRA.

Skills

Commercial contracts

In-house experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Commercial Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

$188,000 - $221,000 USD

JD degree and active membership in good standing of the California Bar; 3+ years of experience in commercial agreements, preferably in-house at a high-growth technology company.

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Contextual Overview

Tessera Data (a Checkr company) is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join their legal team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves serving as a trusted advisor to the revenue organization, managing complex enterprise-level commercial agreements, and supporting the company's growth within a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Licensure: Active membership in good standing of the California Bar.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships).
• Preferred Background: Previous in-house experience at a high-growth technology company.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead end-to-end review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Provide risk-based guidance regarding commercial goals and risk thresholds.
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, and Compliance teams to resolve issues and build consensus.
• Develop and manage commercial templates, playbooks, and internal processes.
• Research and analyze relevant laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Salary Range: $188,000 - $221,000 USD. The role includes competitive cash and equity compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a flexible PTO policy.