Commercial Counsel

Envoy builds workspace management technology that makes it simple to run secure, compliant, and connected workplaces across every location. Over 16,000 workplaces and properties around the world rely on Envoy to create great experiences for employees and visitors while meeting safety, security, and compliance needs at scale. From corporate headquarters and labs to manufacturing sites, Envoy powers the places where people work best together.

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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented In-House Counsel to join our Legal team. This role is ideal for someone 1–3 years out of law school who is eager to grow into a trusted business partner in a fast-paced SaaS environment. You will focus primarily on procurement and commercial agreements, while gaining exposure to compliance, vendor management, and emerging technology tools. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, you will be an integral part of our team, helping drive efficiency, reduce risk, and enable business growth.

This is an onsite position that requires four days a week (Monday-Thursday) in our San Francisco HQ.

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including procurement agreements, SaaS/cloud offerings, service agreements, NDAs, and vendor forms.

• Commercial Support: Provide pragmatic and commercially minded legal advice to cross-functional teams (procurement, finance, sales, operations). Assist in developing and maintaining best practices for contract management and legal operations.

• Template & Process Development: Assist in maintaining and improving contract templates, playbooks, and workflows (we use CLM tools) to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Support compliance with internal policies and assist in managing vendor due diligence, questionnaires, and regulatory forms.

• Legal Research: Conduct high-quality legal research to support decision-making, staying current on developments in commercial law, procurement, data protection, and emerging technologies.

• Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to ensure contracts and policies align with strategic goals, while balancing legal risk and business objectives

• Technology & Innovation: Explore new tools and approaches (including emerging legal tech and AI) to improve legal operations.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

• 1–3 years of legal experience (in a law firm or in-house setting); strong internship or clerkship experience will also be considered.

• Solid understanding of contract law and an interest in commercial/technology transactions.

• Strong legal research skills with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

• Tech-savvy, with an interest in legal tech and willingness to learn new systems (experience with CLM tools a plus).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

• Prior in-house experience at a SaaS, technology, or procurement-heavy organization.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, data privacy, or vendor onboarding processes.

• Experience working with DocuSign CLM, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

• Interest in emerging technology (e.g., AI, SaaS contracting, legal tech innovation).

• A high degree of trust in your ideas and execution.

• An opportunity to partner and collaborate with other talented people.

• An inclusive community where you feel welcomed and cared for as a person.

• The ability to make an immediate impact in helping customers create a great workplace experience.

• Support for your personal and professional growth.

• Direct exposure to high-impact commercial and procurement work early in your legal career.

• Mentorship and guidance from the Head of Legal with clear growth opportunities.

• Work at the intersection of law, technology, and business operations in a dynamic SaaS environment.

• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values curiosity, adaptability, and innovation.

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