J.D. (or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one U.S. state or common law jurisdiction.
4+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm or as in-house legal counsel.
Strong experience negotiating B2B SaaS agreements and supporting commercial teams.
Proven ability to make independent decisions with strong legal judgment.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Familiarity with data privacy, IT security, and corporate law is a plus.
Eager to leverage technology, particularly AI, to transform legal practices.
Responsibilities
Act as a commercial legal partner to senior stakeholders in Growth, Operations, and Procurement.
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of customer and supplier contracts.
Advise on risk allocation, pricing structures, and contractual protections in agreements.
Support scalable commercial contracting practices for go-to-market and procurement activities.
Address data protection and compliance considerations in contracts.
Develop and maintain templates and guidelines to standardize negotiations and improve deal velocity.
Benefits
Global collaboration with teams across Europe, APAC, and North America.
Comprehensive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to shape how thousands of lawyers utilize AI.
In-person work environment in a dynamic Union Square office.
Medical, Dental & Vision plans with multiple options.
Generous parental leave and family support services.
401(K) with a generous company match and unlimited PTO.
Full Job Description
The Role
As a Commercial Counsel you will play a central role in supporting one of the fastest-growing legal technology companies globally. You will work closely with our commercial teams, advising on a broad range of matters with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
This role requires a high degree of independence and the ability to operate across multiple time zones, partnering closely with stakeholders to enable deals while managing risk.
Legora's legal function is a forward-deployed, AI-first team working across multiple jurisdictions and legal disciplines. We act as trusted partners to the business, with particular focus on product development, operations, and commercial initiatives. Beyond strong legal judgment, we value curiosity, problem-solving, and a proactive mindset - looking for pragmatic solutions as we help redefine how legal work is done globally.
What You'll Do
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.
What You Bring
J.D. (or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one U.S. state (or another common law jurisdiction).
4+ 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. You're an excellent negotiator.
Strong legal judgment and confidence in making decisions independently.
Experience in handling corporate matters and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Experience with data privacy matters, IT security and/or corporate law is a plus.
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.
What's In It For You
Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Europe, APAC, and North America.
Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
In-person environment: Union Square office designed for ambitious builders.
Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision
Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
Dental plans via MetLife
Vision plans via Vision Care
Family Support
Generous parental leave
Free access to Maven Clinic
Dependent Care FSA
Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
Additional Perks
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life Insurance + STD/LTD
401(K) with generous company match
Unlimited PTO
Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
