Description:

What You'll Do:
We are looking for an exceptionally talented, energetic and friendly Senior Commercial Counsel to join our legal team based in Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA. As a senior member of the commercial legal team, you will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, revising, negotiating and advising on a broad range of complex commercial transactions. This is a mid-senior to senior level legal position that is perfect for a highly qualified lawyer looking for an opportunity in a rapidly scaling company and who is open to growth. A typical day in this role involves working closely with our sales, partnership, finance, privacy, security, sales operations, and special projects teams to review contracts, draft new contract language, and advise on policies to maximize the company's contracting function. You may also find yourself working on a number of other legal issues as needed to support business initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator who is equally versed in day-to-day legal matters and strategic business thinking.

The above list is representative and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required to support An American Web Infrastructure and Website Security Company's Legal team in our agile and dynamic environment.

Requirements:
  • JD degree with strong academic credentials.
  • Admitted to practice law and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state in which the position is located.
  • 5+ years relevant experience.
  • Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
  • Good strategic, business sense, and demonstrated negotiation skills with respect to legal issues.
  • Detail oriented and technically-adept.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters for multiple teams.
  • The ability to work in a team, with lawyers and non-lawyers, to establish effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner.