Commercial Counsel @ eBay

Counselwell Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 111.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Target bonus

RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

eBay in Austin, TX is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our hybrid team (in-office at least three days a week). You will lead review and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements, including marketing, software licenses, SaaS, and data privacy, while advising business units on risk and strategy.

The role requires a J.D., 6+ years of commercial transactions experience (in-house a plus), and comfort using AI tools to enhance legal services. Remote work not offered; travel may be needed.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school or foreign equivalent.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in commercial transactions (drafting and negotiating).
• In-house experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead review and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements, including marketing, software licenses/SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, and data privacy.
• Provide legal counseling and collaborate with business units to ensure alignment with goals.
• Develop trainings and playbooks to improve processes.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiations

AI tools proficiency

Team collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Tools

Office leasing knowledge

AI review tools

Jobbeschreibung

eBay

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About EBay

We are a global e-commerce leader committed to transforming the future of e-commerce and creating economic opportunity for all. Here at eBay, you can just be yourself, do your best work, and have a meaningful impact on people across the globe. We are looking for people with drive, ideas, and a passion for helping small businesses succeed to help craft the future of eBay.

About the Role

eBay’s dynamic global Technology, Marketing, & Commercial Contracts Legal team is seeking an enthusiastic Commercial Counsel to join our team in either Salt Lake City, UT or Austin, TX. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days a week. You will immerse yourself in our business, lead contract negotiations, and provide crucial commercial insights that directly influence our strategic direction. This position involves providing legal counseling and collaborating directly with business units to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements, including marketing, software licenses/SaaS, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, professional services, and data privacy agreement and office leases (both domestic and international).
• Assess legal risks, offering practical guidance on risk management, policy compliance, and contractual obligations.
• Enhance processes by creating, developing, and managing legal trainings and playbooks.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with strategic business partners, such as security, privacy, procurement, and finance, to align legal strategies with business goals for cohesive operations.
• Undertake special projects and tasks as needed, addressing unique legal challenges and supporting new business initiatives in a dynamic environment (thriving in ambiguous situations where you will be expected to solve novel, precedent-setting challenges).
• Use AI tools to enhance legal service delivery and identify creative, responsible ways to improve efficiency, quality, and business support, in reviewing, drafting, and redlining agreements, while applying sound legal judgment to validate AI-generated work.

Experience Should Include

• Expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiating including marketing, software licenses and SaaS agreements.
• Experience with commercial leasing (with a focus on office leasing), including at the international level. Construction experience helpful, specifically AIA Forms and international construction.
• Proficient and comfortable using AI tools with a critical eye, applying sound legal judgment to validate and refine all AI-generated work.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations end-to-end.

About You

• Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced culture.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, capable of working with minimal direction.
• Values the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
• Able to see the big picture and prioritize progress over perfection.
• Thinks strategically to implement efficiencies and improve workflows.
• Comfortable engaging with various teams across all levels of the organization.
• A strong work ethic paired with a good sense of humor.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) and in good standing with a US state bar.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in commercial transaction (drafting and negotiating), preferably including in-house experience.
• Some travel is required.

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$111,200 - $190,100

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including:

• target bonus
• restricted stock units (as applicable)
• full range of medical benefits
• full range of financial benefits
• other benefits
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off benefits
• PTO
• parental leave

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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