Commercial Legal Counsel

Atlan; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their rapidly growing team. This role is crucial for supporting sales and procurement across North America and EMEA. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a law degree, with at least 5 years of in-house experience in a technology or SaaS environment. You'll be integral in drafting and finalizing contracts while driving risk management initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values data and empowers teams to achieve extraordinary outcomes in a collaborative, fully remote setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an in-house legal team, preferably in SaaS.
• Operational knowledge of commercial laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Support sales team in deal closure and contract management.
• Drive risk management conversations with stakeholders.

Skills

Deal Negotiation

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Compliance Management

Education

LLB, JD or LLM

Job description

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Data is at the core of modern business, yet many teams struggle with its overwhelming volume and complexity. At Atlan, we’re changing that. As the world’s first active metadata platform, we help organisations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.

From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organisations saving lives, and from Wall Street powerhouses to Silicon Valley trailblazers — we empower ambitious teams across industries to unlock the full potential of their data.

Recognised as leaders by Gartner and Forrester and backed by Insight Partners, Atlan is at the forefront of reimagining how humans and data work together. Joining us means becoming part of a movement to shape a future where data drives extraordinary outcomes.

Why this role is important for us?

Our GTM team has been growing rapidly to meet customer demand and we’re now looking for a talented Commercial Legal Counsel to support our growth at scale across North America and EMEA. We're looking for a skilled negotiator who is passionate about getting deals closed in a fast-moving startup environment; To provide global subject matter expertise for Atlan’s contracting (sales and procurement), compliance and legal risk management requirements across 3 continents.

You will help us...

• Support the sales team in deal closure, including without limitation, draft, negotiate and finalise contracts, such as, NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, Order Forms, etc.Support internal teams for various procurement deals, including IT, people, sponsorships, etc.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives of our processes and systems and help set up a robust risk management program.
• Drive conversations with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk for the organisation and manage its customer obligation management

What makes you a great match

• You are a law graduate or equivalent (LLB, JD or LLM).You have at least 5+ years of experience working in an in-house legal team, preferably with a SaaS product or technology company.
• You have deal negotiation experience across multiple jurisdictions, such as, US, Asia, Europe and have operational knowledge of their commercial laws, such as, relating to privacy laws.
• You have good research skills and agility to interpret legal issues across multiple jurisdictions.

Why Atlan for You?

At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. From curing diseases to advancing space exploration, data teams are powering humanity's greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaotic—our mission is to transform that experience. We're reimagining how data teams collaborate by building the home they deserve, enabling them to create winning data cultures and drive meaningful progress.

• Ownership from Day One: Whether you're an intern or a full-time teammate, you’ll own impactful projects, chart your growth, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry.
• Limitless Opportunities: At Atlan, your growth has no boundaries. If you’re ready to take initiative, the sky’s the limit.
• A Global Data Community: We’re deeply embedded in the modern data stack, contributing to open-source projects, sponsoring meet-ups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities.

As a fast-growing, fully remote company trusted by global leaders like Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot, we’re creating a category-defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, we’ve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries.

If you’re ready to do your life’s best work and help shape the future of data collaboration, join Atlan and become part of a mission to empower the humans of data to achieve more, together.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Atlan, we’re committed to helping data teams do their lives’ best work. We believe that diversity and authenticity are the cornerstones of innovation, and by embracing varied perspectives and experiences, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. Atlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Software Development, Technology, Information and Internet, and IT System Custom Software Development

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

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