Senior Counsel - Commercial

Omada Network S; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision 보험

401k with company contributions

PTO and paid holidays

Gym membership health & wellness

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, California, is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Commercial to partner with the Retail, e-Commerce, B2B, and subscription teams.

You will lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements and advise on go-to-market strategies. The role requires a JD, California bar, and 8+ years in technology or consumer products, with a business-first approach and comfort with emerging technologies and AI.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active California bar membership.
• 8+ years of practice focused on commercial transactions in tech or consumer products.
• Experience drafting complex agreements: distribution, reseller, SaaS, marketplace.
• Experience advising on e-Commerce, D2C, and subscription models.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements across sales channels.
• Advise on go-to-market structures, pricing, and contract templates.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and business leaders on deal structure.
• Support marketing and promotion-related agreements and compliance.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Advertising law

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior Counsel - Commercial### Senior Counsel - CommercialApply: On-Site: Irvine, California: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: R26\\_0000000103# **Description*****About Us***Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. ***Overview:******Overview:***TP-Link is building a modern, AI-enabled legal team that partners closely with the business to solve complex challenges and drive growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer who enjoys building new things and thrives in a fluid, execution-focused environment.TP-Link is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Counsel, Commercial, reporting to the General Counsel. This person will serve as the company's primary legal advisor to TP-Link’s sales and marketing organizations, providing day-to-day commercial counseling to the company’s retail, e-Commerce, B2B, and subscription business lines, and on commercial transactions across the company. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting commercial transactions and go-to-market activities at a technology or consumer products company, with a practical, business-first approach to legal risk. The successful candidate will embrace emerging technologies, including AI, and will be eager to identify and implement innovative ways AI can improve legal and business processes.***Key Responsibilities:*****Commercial Transactions*** Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements across TP-Link’s retail, e-Commerce, B2B, subscription, distributor, reseller, and vendor channels.* Advise on commercial structures, subscription and recurring-revenue models, and the legal risks associated with channel programs and strategic transactions.* Develop practical contract templates, playbooks, and scalable processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and business velocity.* Partner with Finance, Procurement, and business leaders on deal structure, pricing, approvals, and commercial strategy.**Sales*** Serve as the primary legal partner to TP-Link’s Retail, ISP Sales, B2B Channel, and B2B Sales organizations.* Advise on relationships with retailers, ISPs, distributors, resellers, marketplace platforms, and other sales channels.* Review, negotiate, and support customer-facing agreements and strategic sales initiatives.* Counsel on promotions, incentives, rebates, warranties, returns, consumer protection obligations, and subscription sales programs.* Provide practical guidance on compliance with applicable laws governing direct-to-consumer, e-Commerce, and recurring-revenue businesses.**Marketing*** Serve as the primary legal partner to TP-Link’s Marketing organization.* Review marketing, advertising, packaging, website, social media, and product-claim materials to support effective go-to-market activities.* Advise on advertising law, consumer protection requirements, endorsements, testimonials, and comparative advertising.* Support marketing initiatives through negotiation of sponsorship, co-marketing, influencer, media, and agency agreements.* Counsel on promotions, sweepstakes, contests, loyalty programs, digital advertising, brand usage, co-branding, and content licensing.***Qualifications:**** Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.* Member in good standing of the California state bar, either as a licensed attorney or California Registered In-House Counsel.* 8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a significant focus on commercial transactions and sales and marketing counseling in the technology or consumer products industry.* Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including distribution, reseller, supply, SaaS, and marketplace agreements.* Experience advising on e-Commerce, direct-to-consumer, and subscription business models.* Strong knowledge of advertising law, FTC guidelines, and consumer protection regulations applicable to marketing and promotional activities.* Experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to business leadership.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex legal issues to non-legal cross-functional teams.* Ability to think strategically and provide pragmatic legal advice that balances legal risks with business objectives.* An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to navigate and thrive in a high-velocity, unstructured environment.* Strong people skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.* High level of integrity and ethical judgment, with a commitment to upholding the company’s values and legal responsibilities.* A growth mindset and genuine enthusiasm for learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement.* Enthusiasm for leveraging AI and other emerging technologies.# Benefits***Salary Range:***$185,000 - $250,000***Benefits:**** Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)* Contributions to 401k funds* Over four weeks of PTO per year* Bi-annual pay increases* Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership* Quarterly team-building eventsAt TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.*Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.*