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SOCKET

Commercial Counsel

SOCKET

. Partner closely with sales from early in the deal cycle, shaping terms before redlines arrive and helping the team win .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating high-volume commercial agreements, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, and NDAs, while effectively partnering with sales teams to enhance contract velocity. Proficient in utilizing AI and automation tools to improve legal productivity and manage risk in commercial contracts.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed AttorneyHigh-Volume Commercial Agreements NegotiationContract Velocity ImprovementRisk Judgement in Liability and Data ProtectionExperience in SaaS or Technology Companies

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Hard Skills
NegotiationCommercial ContractsMSAsOrder FormsDPAsNDAsRisk AssessmentData ProtectionPayment TermsLegal Compliance
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingAgencyCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Contracting SystemsAI ToolsAutomation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Admitted to Practice Law in Good Standing
Industry Keywords
SaaSTechnologySecurityDeveloper ToolsInfrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner closely with sales from early in the deal cycle, shaping terms before redlines arrive and helping the team win
  • Own a meaningful share of Socket's commercial contracts, driving faster turnaround and fewer deals stalled or escalated in legal
  • Negotiate directly with customers and their counsel in a fair, responsive and relationship-building manner
  • Keep deals within Socket's approved risk positions and escalate genuine exceptions to the CEO with a clear recommendation
  • Use Socket's contracting systems, AI tools and automation to handle more volume and reduce reliance on contractors
  • Find creative deal structures that unblock stuck negotiations
  • Participate in the interview process, including a presentation, virtual interviews and references

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Licensed attorney with substantial experience negotiating high-volume commercial agreements (MSAs, order forms, DPAs, NDAs) at a SaaS or technology company
  • Proven track record of partnering with sales teams and improving contract velocity
  • Sound, commercially grounded risk judgement across liability, indemnities, IP, data protection and payment terms
  • Ability to operate with high agency and minimal direction
  • Experience at a security, developer tools or infrastructure company (preferred)
  • Hands-on use of AI and automation tools to increase legal productivity (preferred)
  • Experience negotiating directly with enterprise customers and their counsel (preferred)
  • Admitted to practice law in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful equity program
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (99% coverage)
  • Flexible time-off
  • Holidays
  • Winter shutdown to rest & recharge
  • Paid parental leave
  • Remote-first work arrangement
  • Quarterly team off-sites
  • Market competitive salary bands