Commercial Counsel, Sales

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic, high-growth environment

Collaborative cross-functional culture

Access to AI tools to enhance legal |?

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Commercial Counsel, Sales to act as a trusted legal partner for the Americas sales organization. This remote US-based role helps drive commercial growth while balancing legal risk, advising on product launches, and collaborating with cross-functional teams globally.

The position focuses on complex agreements and optimizing legal operations with AI tools. Qualified candidates will hold a JD and bar membership in at least one US state, with 8+ years of relevant experience and

Qualifications

• JD with US bar membership required.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, in-house or at a top law firm.
• Experience with hosted data and technology services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements supporting the Americas Sales team.
• Advise on legal issues related to new product launches and international expansion.
• Collaborate with Product Legal on go-to-market efforts for new products and features.
• Draft and maintain agreements while improving internal processes with AI tools.
• Work with global teams including Sales, Operations, and Risk.
• Support the global Commercial Legal team in delivering efficient legal support.
• Develop training resources for the Sales team on the company's products.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with US bar

Tools

AI tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Commercial Counsel, Sales to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will serve as a trusted legal partner to the sales organization, helping drive commercial growth while balancing legal risk and business priorities. You will support complex agreements, advise on product launches and international expansion, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the business. This position also plays an important role in improving legal operations, enabling efficient support, and equipping the sales team with practical guidance and training.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements supporting the Americas Sales team
• Advise on legal issues related to new product launches and international expansion
• Collaborate with Product Legal on go-to-market efforts for new products and features
• Draft and maintain agreements while improving internal processes with AI tools
• Work with global teams including Sales, Operations, and Risk
• Support the global Commercial Legal team in delivering efficient legal support
• Develop training resources for the Sales team on the company's products

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent, with bar membership in at least one U.S. state
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, in-house or at a leading law firm
• Familiarity with legal issues related to hosted data and technology services
• Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity about evolving products
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex issues
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams in addressing business and legal needs

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Collaborative culture with cross-functional teamwork
• Access to innovative AI tools to enhance legal processes
• Professional development through training and resources
• Engagement with complex legal challenges in the tech industry

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.