Director, Commercial Counsel

Viking

. Partner with leaders across technology, marketing, finance, procurement, human resources and operations to support strategic initiatives and drive business objectives .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts while providing practical legal guidance on risk management and regulatory compliance. Proficient in implementing contract lifecycle management systems and enhancing contracting functions through process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeActive Bar Membership5+ Years Experience in Commercial ContractsContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)Strong Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial ContractsReviewing ContractsNegotiating AgreementsContract Law KnowledgeRisk AssessmentContract Management Best PracticesDeveloping Contract TemplatesImproving Legal Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementStrong Organizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management PlatformContract Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsVendor AgreementsServices AgreementsTechnology AgreementsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leaders across technology, marketing, finance, procurement, human resources and operations to support strategic initiatives and drive business objectives
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on complex commercial, vendor, services and technology agreements
Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance on contract-related matters, risk management and regulatory compliance
Lead efforts to enhance Viking’s contracting function through process improvements, technology implementation and operational excellence
Collaborate with legal, compliance and business stakeholders to drive process improvements and strengthen companywide contract governance
Support implementation of a global contract lifecycle management platform, including governance, workflow design, reporting and user adoption
Assist with other legal initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Active bar membership in good standing
5+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
Ability to operate independently, exercise sound business judgment and balance legal risk with practical business objectives
Strong experience with commercial and technology agreements
Knowledge of contract law, risk assessment and contract management best practices
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) or contract management systems preferred
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience developing contract templates and improving legal processes preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate
15 paid vacation days
Sick time accrual by state
6 paid holidays per year
Opportunity to take a free and/or discounted cruise
Highly subsidized gym membership
Discounts on theatres, theme parks, movie tickets and travel through IATA membership
Great Place to Work certification