Senior Counsel, Commercial

Axios

. Serve as a key legal partner to revenue, product, and operations teams.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in commercial agreements, particularly in digital media and technology, with strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment. Capable of providing actionable legal advice to business leaders while managing competing demands and leveraging AI tools for efficiency.

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Commercial Legal ExperienceContract Drafting and NegotiationDigital Media ExpertiseRisk Assessment and ManagementInterpersonal and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingCommercial NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentIssue SpottingPrivacy CounselingData-Use Policy UpdatesDispute ResolutionOutside Counsel ManagementLegal Playbook ImprovementSelf-Service Tool Implementation

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachSolution-Oriented MindsetSound JudgmentClear CommunicationAbility to Prioritize

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsAutomation Workflows

Industry Keywords

Digital MediaAdvertisingSponsorshipsCommercial TransactionsRevenue OpportunitiesProduct DevelopmentOperational IssuesPrivacy RegulationsData Protection AgreementsVendor Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key legal partner to revenue, product, and operations teams.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements covering advertising sales, sponsorships, events, customer subscriptions, content licensing, vendors, technology, and strategic matters.
Own commercial legal intake and workflow, including prioritizing and delegating work.
Improve legal playbooks and templates and help implement self-service tools and automation.
Provide practical, business-focused advice balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
Advise on new products and features, sales and marketing initiatives, advertising and sponsorships, revenue opportunities, and day-to-day business matters.
Identify legal implications across privacy, IP, regulatory, and operational issues.
Provide privacy and data-use counseling, including DPAs, privacy policy updates, and data-use questions.
Handle routine commercial disputes and escalate significant or high-risk matters.
Scope and manage outside counsel efficiently.
Translate legal advice into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders.
Stay current on legal developments relevant to digital media and technology.
Contribute to cross-functional and Legal team initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant in-house commercial experience; law firm experience a plus.
Experience advising on product, sales, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, and digital media matters; digital media experience strongly preferred.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with a track record of independently leading sophisticated commercial transactions.
Broad issue-spotting skills and experience to identify and advise on legal and business risks beyond the contract.
Pragmatic risk assessment that balances legal protection with business agility and avoids over-lawyering.
Proven ability to operate independently, own matters end-to-end, and advise senior business leaders with sound judgment and confidence.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
Ability to move quickly, prioritize competing demands, and communicate clearly and succinctly.
AI aptitude and comfort using AI-enabled tools and workflows to work more effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match
Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high-deductible health plan option
Dental and vision coverage
Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
One mental health day per quarter
Annual learning and development stipend
$100 monthly work-from-home stipend
Tele-mental health services through Headspace
OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
Virtual company-sponsored social events
A strong and positive work environment
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture