We are seeking a highly motivated and pragmatic Commercial Counsel to join our growing Legal team. The role offers the opportunity to work in close partnership with our go-to-market teams (Sales, Marketing, Partners & Alliances, and Professional Services) and make a significant impact on the company’s operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, a strong ability to exercise independent judgment, and a practical, business focused approach to legal issues. We have a strong preference for candidates located in the Pacific and Mountain Time Zones but will consider candidates located in the Central Time Zone who are open to working Pacific Time Zone.
This position will report to the General Counsel and will have opportunities to collaborate directly with business leaders.
This role is for you if you:
- Believe in increasing value for all parties to a deal with an open mind, creativity, and relationship-building skills;
- Like to work smarter, not harder, and make process and documentation improvements that empower people throughout the company;
- You have a passion for Legal Technology; and
- Enjoy dealing with new issues that come up and are able to pivot between priorities as they evolve.
Job Responsibilities
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, for our go-to-market teams
- Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with vendors and suppliers
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk tolerance
- Support for Go-to-Market Teams
- Work closely with internal clients to understand the business, and support them in solving their biggest challenges and achieving their business objectives
- Provide clear and simple advice and counsel to our go-to-market teams
- Proactively address legal and business risks while enabling deal closures and fostering strong internal partnerships
- Collaboration Across the Legal Function and Beyond
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of deal enablement tools including agreement templates, playbooks, processes, and trainings
- Partner with other members of the Legal team and as part of cross-functional teams on key projects and initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar (in good standing)
- At least 2-3 years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in a technology, SaaS, or high-growth company environment
- Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice while balancing legal risk and business objectives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
- Familiarity with privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CPRA and CCPA
- Familiarity with U.S. federal government contracts is a plus
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar in good standing
- At least 2-3 years experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in technology, SaaS, or high-growth company environment
- Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice while balancing legal risk and business objectives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
- Familiarity with privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CPRA and CCPA
- Familiarity with U.S. federal government contracts
- Preference for candidates located in Pacific or Mountain Time Zones (Central considered if willing to work Pacific Time)
- Interest or experience with legal technology and CLM platforms
What We Do
Agiloft is the global value leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), offering the industry’s only no-code platform with AI on the Inside™ to enhance efficiency, cut review times by up to 80%, and accelerate business. Its Data-first Agreement Platform (DAP) transforms contracts into strategic, data-rich assets, integrating with 1,000+ systems to drive decisions and efficiency. Trusted by brands like Alkermes, Balluff, and TaylorMade, Agiloft boasts a 96% renewal rate and 100% satisfaction for implementations. Backed by KKR, JMI Equity, and FTV Capital, Agiloft empowers businesses to drive smarter strategies, faster decision-making and game-changing competitive advantage. Learn more at www.agiloft.com. We're hiring! To view our current job openings, please visit https://www.agiloft.com/jobs.htm.
Why Work With Us
We are a passionate group of humans dedicated to helping other humans thrive. We may work with contracts, but with careers at Agiloft, the most important contract we keep is the human contract, the commitment we have to each other.
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