[Remote] Legal Counsel - Commercial

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legora is a fast-growing legal technology company dedicated to redefining legal work. As a Commercial Counsel, you will support commercial teams by drafting and negotiating contracts while managing risk and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commercial legal partner to the business, working closely with senior stakeholders in Growth, Operations, and Procurement on customer and supplier engagements
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of customer and supplier contracts, with a strong focus on closing deals efficiently and pragmatically
• Advise on commercial risk allocation, pricing structures, liability, and contractual protections within customer and supplier agreements. Support go-to-market and procurement activities by enabling scalable, repeatable commercial contracting practices
• Address data protection and compliance considerations primarily within the context of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring risks are appropriately managed without slowing execution
• Develop and maintain commercial templates, playbooks, and guidelines to standardise negotiations and improve deal velocity

Skills

• J.D. (or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one U.S. state (or another common law jurisdiction)
• 5+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel
• Strong experience negotiating B2B SaaS agreements and supporting commercial teams
• Strong legal judgment and confidence in making decisions independently
• Experience in handling corporate matters and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Your focus is on achieving meaningful business outcomes, translating into actionable advice delivered clearly and comprehensively
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic entrepreneurial environment and rapidly evolving business setting
• You take initiative and are committed to delivering high-quality results
• You are comfortable working independently and can effectively manage work across different time zones
• You are excited about the potential of technology to transform the legal industry
• You have a keen interest in AI and legal tech, and you are eager to learn and apply these tools in real-world settings
• Experience with data privacy matters, IT security and/or corporate law is a plus

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