Commercial Counsel

Clay Labs

$160K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school with an active license to practice in the U.S.
  • 8+ years of legal experience, including at least 4 years in-house in a relevant sector.
  • Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, especially in tech.
  • Ability to manage a variety of legal issues independently with strong judgment.
  • Effective communication skills combined with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.
  • Experience in tech, SaaS, or data privacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial contracting efforts by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements.
  • Provide solution-oriented legal advice to Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams.
  • Drive corporate governance and compliance initiatives to ensure legal adherence.
  • Develop scalable legal processes and templates to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Identify and proactively mitigate legal risks as the company expands internationally.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional partnerships.
  • Opportunity to build the legal function from the ground up.
  • Impactful role in navigating international expansion and data partnerships.
  • Access to a rapidly growing company in the tech landscape.
Full Job Description
Commercial Counsel @ Clay

We're looking for a Commercial Counsel to help shape and scale our commercial legal frameworks as we continue our rapid growth. As a trusted legal partner, you'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across all teams to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice that supports Clay's expansion while effectively managing risk. This is a unique opportunity to help build our legal function from the ground up and make a significant impact on Clay's future-particularly as we navigate international expansion and an evolving data ecosystem.
What You'll Do
  • Lead our commercial contracting efforts by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements including customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnerships, licensing deals, NDAs, and SaaS agreements
  • Partner closely with Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams as a trusted advisor, providing clear, solution-oriented legal guidance that helps accelerate business objectives
  • Drive our corporate governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring we're operating effectively while adhering to applicable laws and regulations
  • Develop and implement scalable legal processes, templates, and policies that improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk management
  • Help identify and proactively address legal risks across the business as we scale internationally and expand our data partnerships
What You'll Bring
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the U.S.
  • 8+ years of legal experience, with a minimum of 4 years in-house experience (at a high-growth B2B SaaS or AI company preferred)
  • Strong track record drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the technology sector
  • Demonstrated ability to handle diverse legal matters independently while maintaining excellent judgment
  • Clear communication style with a business-minded, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
  • Experience with technology companies, SaaS businesses, or data privacy matters is a plus

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