Senior Commercial Counsel

The Company is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join their team. The successful candidate will be the first in-house legal hire for the company, which is a fast-growing AI platform. This role involves leading the negotiation, drafting, and execution of various commercial agreements, including master services agreements, data processing agreements, and order forms. The Senior Commercial Counsel will also be responsible for reviewing and responding to customer contract redlines, developing contract playbooks, and maintaining approved language libraries to enhance efficiency. A key aspect of the position is partnering with sales and commercial stakeholders to support strategic transactions and ensure successful deal outcomes. Applicants for the Senior Commercial Counsel position at the company should have a J.D. with strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will have approximately 7-12 years' of commercial and transactional legal experience, particularly within a high-growth technology or software environment. Extensive experience in negotiating complex enterprise agreements, data processing agreements, and privacy-related terms is essential. The role also requires a strong understanding of data privacy frameworks, cross-border commercial contracting, and the ability to operate as a business partner in a fast-paced environment. International commercial experience and familiarity with information security and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are highly desirable. The candidate should have an entrepreneurial mindset and be prepared to work independently to build a legal function from the ground up.