Commercial Attorney Talent

1. Education & Experience

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred, but not required to pass the bar.
2. At least 5+ years of relevant legal experience with the ability to work both independently and with a team.
3. Transaction Expertise: Significant experience advising clients on structuring sales / licensing, and negotiating commercial transactions directly with customers.
4. Domain Knowledge: Significant familiarity with data protection/privacy regimes (GDPR, CCPA), information security practices, data governance, and emerging commercial AI liabilities.
5. Execution Under Pressure: Excellent interpersonal skills, business judgment, strategic thinking, and superior work ethic, with the proven ability to manage numerous complex contract negotiations simultaneously under tight deadline and quarter-end pressure.
6. Collaboration Mindset: Highly dynamic, team-oriented, and able to confidently influence cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, InfoSec, Product) to drive revenue forward.
7. Industry Focus: Experience in cybersecurity or other high-technology sectors is preferred.
8. 30 hours per week, for 10-12 months.

2. Skills

1. Negotiation & Drafting: Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions in commercial contracts. Experience drafting and reviewing contracts is essential.
2. Legal Research & Analysis: Ability to conduct thorough legal research and analyze complex legal issues related to contract law.
3. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences.
4. Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple transactions simultaneously with competing deadlines.
5. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal stakeholders across different departments (e.g., sales, product, legal).
6. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with contract management software is a plus.

3. Duties & Responsibilities

All tasks will be performed under the control and direction of Sr. Commercial Counsel.

• Drafting of a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: software licenses, services agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and master service agreements (MSAs).
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support contract negotiations.
• Prepare and review contract drafts, identifying and addressing potential risks and liabilities.
• Track and manage contract deadlines and milestones.
• Maintain accurate records of all contract-related documents and communications.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient contract execution.
• Participate in contract negotiation meetings and contribute to the development of negotiation strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.