Description:
About the role:We are seeking a Lead Commercial Counsel to serve as the strategic architect of Patch's commercial legal framework and the primary legal voice within the company. In this pivotal role, you will hold full ownership of the commercial function, structuring and negotiating complex, high-value enterprise agreements at the intersection of software, finance, and climate commodities. This is a high-visibility opportunity to partner directly with Sales, Supply, and Climate Strategy leadership to unlock revenue and design the legal infrastructure for a rapidly scaling business.
What you'll tackle
- Own commercial contracting side-by-side with our Chief Revenue Officer, sales team, and other GTM functions
- Advise executive team in translating complex legal risk into clear business trade-offs
- Design commercial playbooks that streamline contracting workstreams and accelerate GTM team velocity
- Architect first-of-a-kind templates for the environmental commodity market to define our position and value-add in the market
- Develop a risk and compliance framework in partnership with our Head of Finance to manage complex enterprise partnerships
What makes you a great match
- 6+ years of experience in law, with 3+ years of experience in commercial contracting
- An operator who is energized by deal mechanics and a fast-paced environment
- A high functioning, high-agency individual who will take ownership and build with confidence and strategic foresight
- A meticulous executor who values accuracy, reliability, and repeatability across workflows
- An excellent written and verbal communicator who can translate between GTM and legal functions with ease
- Professional experience in the software, advisory, or financial services industry
What you'll get
- A mission-obsessed crew shipping with speed and sky-high standards
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity
- Onsite culture in San Francisco with annual offsites for deep strategy and team bonding
- Unlimited vacation and generous parental leave
- Monthly wellness stipend (mental and physical)
- If shaping the story of climate action—while using AI as a force multiplier—sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to meet you.
- Let's rebalance the planet together.
