Director, Commercial Counsel

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Viking is seeking an experienced Director, Commercial Counsel to support its global operations. You will work with senior executives to structure, advise and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial and technology agreements.

You will lead contract negotiations and help modernize Viking’s contracting function through CLM platform implementation and process improvements, collaborating with legal, compliance and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership.
• At least 5 years drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong experience with commercial and technology agreements.
• Familiarity with CLM or contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to support strategic initiatives and drive objectives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of agreements.
• Provide practical legal guidance on contract risks and compliance.
• Lead efforts to improve contracting function and implement tech solutions.
• Collaborate to strengthen contract governance across the company.
• Support global CLM platform governance, workflows, and adoption.
• Assist with other legal initiatives as needed.

Skills

J.D. degree

5+ years contracts experience

Independent operator

Commercial agreements

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Contract templates

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Job description

Job Summary

Viking is seeking an experienced Director, Commercial Counsel to play a key role in supporting the company's global operations. In this position, you will work closely with senior executives, business stakeholders and legal colleagues to structure, advise and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial, technology and strategic agreements.

In addition to leading contract negotiations, you will help modernize and optimize Viking’s contracting function through the implementation of a global contract lifecycle management platform and other process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment with business acumen, enjoys partnering closely with stakeholders and is motivated by solving complex business challenges in a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

Viking offers a hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration. You will be onsite at our Woodland Hills headquarters three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with flexibility to sometimes work from our West Los Angeles satellite office. The hybrid schedule enables close partnership with executives, business stakeholders and legal colleagues while preserving flexibility to work remotely the remainder of the week.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across technology, marketing, finance, procurement, human resources and operations to support strategic initiatives and drive business objectives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of complex commercial, vendor, services and technology agreements.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance on contract-related matters, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead efforts to enhance Viking’s contracting function through process improvements, technology implementation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and other business stakeholders to drive process improvements and strengthen contract governance of companywide standards.
• Support the implementation of a global contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, including governance, workflow design, reporting and user adoption efforts.
• Assist with other legal initiatives on an as needed basis.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound business judgment and balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
• Strong experience with commercial and technology agreements.
• Knowledge of contract law, risk assessment and contract management best practices.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) or contract management systems preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing contract templates and improving legal processes preferred.

What We Offer You

• Highly competitive compensation plan.
  • Salary range $200,000-$250,000 annually determined by a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations.
  • Employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employees are eligible to participate in Viking’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate
• Accrue 15 paid vacation days, sick time accrual by state, and 6 paid holidays per year.
• Opportunity to take a free and/or discounted cruise.
• Highly subsidized gym membership.
• Discounts on theatres, theme parks, movie tickets, travel discounts through IATA membership and too many more discounts to name.

Viking is a certified Great Place to Work company. This certification is a result of our commitment to excellence, integrity, and our teams’ outstanding contributions.

About Viking

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, fiveoceansand all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine,Chairmanand CEO Torstein Hagen oftensaysViking offers experiences ForTheThinking Person. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row byCondé Nast Travelerinthe 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is alsorateda “World’s Best” byTravel + Leisure no other travel company has simultaneously received such honorsbyboth publications.