US Commercial Counsel

Factory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory, based in New York, is seeking a US Commercial Attorney to join our Legal team. In this role, you'll manage high-volume commercial workflows and engage directly with enterprise-level opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, preferably in a B2B SaaS environment, and must hold a J.D. and be eligible for In-House Counsel registration in New York.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial contracts or 10+ years in a major law firm.
• Proven track record in B2B SaaS and tech transactions.
• Active membership in a US state bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume commercial workflow and negotiate legal documents.
• Engage with enterprise-level opposing counsel for swift deal closures.
• Provide legal guidance to technical and operational teams.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

High-velocity B2B SaaS

Enterprise software licensing

Strong communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Factory is looking for a US Commercial Attorney to join our growing Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will focus heavily on Enterprise (US) deals and high-velocity contract work, serving as a critical bridge between our commercial goals and risk management.

This is a high-impact role requiring a pragmatic, growth-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will partner directly with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and senior leadership to protect the company while accelerating our deal velocity.

What you will do and achieve:

• Drive Enterprise Deals: Manage a high-volume commercial workflow, redlining and negotiating key legal documents including Licensing, B2B SaaS agreements, MSAs, and NDAs.

• Close with Velocity: Engage directly with enterprise-level opposing counsel, ensuring swift, fair, and strategic deal closures.

• Balance Risk & Reward: Provide crucial legal guidance to technical and operational teams, translating complex legal frameworks into actionable, business-first advice.

• Scale Legal Infrastructure: Partner with the General Counsel to build and refine Factory’s internal legal playbooks, contract templates, and negotiation guardrails to support our rapid post-Series C scale.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including at least 2 years in-house); OR 10+ years of experience at a major law firm looking for your first foundational in-house opportunity.

• Domain Expertise: Proven track record handling high-velocity B2B SaaS, enterprise software licensing, and inbound/outbound tech transactions.

• Credentials: J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with any US state bar, provided you are eligible to register as In-House Counsel in New York.

• Mindset: A "roll up your sleeves" attitude with the ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize a heavy workload, and thrive in a lean, fast-growing tech environment.

• Communication: Exceptional communication and storytelling ability—you can parlay complex national and international requirements into clear narratives for non-lawyers.

Nice to have:

• Federal Contracting: Experience navigating government procurement, defense/civilian agency contracts, or FAR/DFARS compliance.

• US Privacy Law: Strong working knowledge of US privacy regulations (CCPA/CPRA, etc.) and data security frameworks as they relate to AI and cloud infrastructure.

Location

• New York (5 days a week in office); we are willing to consider remote setups strictly on the Eastern Time Zone for exceptional candidates.