Commercial Counsel

Legal.io; United States; Remote; USD 137,760 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

Legal.io is looking for a Commercial Counsel to work remotely, with a focus on procurement and commercial contracts. Successful candidates will have at least 6 years of experience, the ability to negotiate complex agreements, and a strong judgment. This position emphasizes high-volume, fast-paced environments. The contract duration is 6 months, offering a compensation range of $100–$120/hour. Preference will be given to candidates who can work hybrid on-site in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in procurement, commercial contracts, or technology transactions.
• Proven ability to independently negotiate and close complex agreements.
• Experience operating in fast paced, high volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate vendor and procurement agreements.
• Advise on contracts across technology environments.
• Manage inbound requests and drive matters forward.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Judgment and prioritization

Privacy experience

Job description

Role

Commercial Counsel

Location

Remote

Working Hours

Pacific Time preferred

Hours

40 hours per week

Start Date

ASAP

Duration

6 months (contract)

Compensation

$100–$120/hour (equivalent of $200k - $240k annualized)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate vendor and procurement agreements across professional services, technology transactions, and SaaS
• Advise on contracts across a range of technology environments, including cloud based and on prem solutions
• Manage a high volume of inbound requests and drive matters forward efficiently
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business oriented legal guidance
• Synthesize inputs and provide clear recommendations and next steps
• Identify and elevate privacy considerations as needed
• Demonstrated privacy experience with respect to issue flagging, DPA review, GDPR, and other applicable data privacy protection requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in procurement, commercial contracts, or technology transactions
• Proven ability to independently negotiate and close complex agreements
• Experience operating in fast paced, high volume environments
• Strong judgment and ability to prioritize across competing demands

Location Preference

Candidates who are able to work on site on a hybrid basis in San Francisco will be given a strong preference

Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.