US Commercial Counsel

Factory

$130K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in commercial contracts (2+ years in-house) or 10+ years at a major law firm seeking in-house role.
  • Proven background in high-velocity B2B SaaS and enterprise software licensing.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active US state bar membership, eligible for In-House Counsel in New York.
  • Must possess a pragmatic, hardworking mindset with an ability to manage ambiguity and heavy workloads.
  • Exceptional communication skills to distill complex legal concepts for non-lawyers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a high-volume commercial workflow, redlining and negotiating critical legal documents.
  • Engage directly with enterprise-level opposing counsel for swift and fair deal closures.
  • Provide legal guidance to technical and operational teams, translating legal frameworks into business strategies.
  • Collaborate with the General Counsel to build legal playbooks, templates, and negotiation protocols for scaling efforts.
  • Drive the internal legal processes to support accelerated growth post-Series C.

Benefits

  • Work directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • High-impact role in a fast-paced, growing tech environment.
  • Opportunity to shape and scale legal infrastructure in a rapidly evolving company.
  • Hands-on experience with a diverse range of enterprise deals.
  • Position based in New York, with potential flexibility for remote work on the Eastern Time Zone.
Full 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.

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