Commercial Legal Director

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. Own strategy, negotiation, and execution for high-impact commercial agreements, including SaaS, technology licensing, partnerships, marketing, services, and agency arrangements .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $254,000 - $282,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating complex technology transactions and commercial agreements, with a strong focus on SaaS, licensing, and AI-related legal issues. Proven ability to develop legal standards and frameworks while effectively communicating with senior stakeholders.

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J.D.8+ Years Legal ExperienceSaaS Agreement NegotiationIronclad Contract ManagementAI-Related Legal Expertise

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Hard Skills

Technology LicensingCommercial AgreementsContracting Standards DevelopmentData Privacy LawIntellectual Property LawRisk EvaluationNegotiation SkillsContract Lifecycle ManagementRegulatory ComplianceComplex Transaction Ownership

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship-BuildingStrong Commercial JudgmentNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

IroncladAI-Enabled ToolsContracting Playbooks

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.

Industry Keywords

FintechFinancial ServicesAI/ML TechnologiesCloud ServicesMarketing Transactions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own strategy, negotiation, and execution for high-impact commercial agreements, including SaaS, technology licensing, partnerships, marketing, services, and agency arrangements
Develop and evolve negotiation standards, playbooks, templates, and contracting policies
Advise on legal issues involving AI, machine learning, intellectual property, data privacy, security, and evolving regulatory considerations
Improve contracting workflows, governance, and analytics using Ironclad and AI-enabled tools
Partner with engineering, product, marketing, finance, and people teams to evaluate risk and resolve complex challenges
Identify emerging legal and commercial risks and develop forward-looking solutions
Engage outside counsel when specialized expertise is needed
Report to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D.
8+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house legal experience
Substantial ownership of complex technology transactions and commercial matters
Expertise negotiating sophisticated SaaS, licensing, partnership, and technology agreements
Deep understanding of AI-related commercial legal issues, including enterprise risk, intellectual property, data privacy, and security
Experience establishing legal contracting standards, playbooks, and scalable operational frameworks
Hands-on experience with Ironclad or comparable contract lifecycle management platforms
Strong commercial judgment and ability to evaluate complex risks and communicate practical recommendations to senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Permanent authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Bonus: experience in fintech or financial services, AI/ML technologies, cloud services, and advertising or marketing transactions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipend
Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
Financial advisor and financial wellness support
Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout
Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals
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