commercial counsel

Protos Security

Company: Security Services Holdings, LLC d/b/a Protos Security Job Title: Commercial Counsel Reports to: Director, Senior Commercial Counsel FLSA Code: Exempt; Full-time Location: Norwalk, CT - On-site/Hybrid Security Services Holdings&rsquo; subsidiary, Protos Security (&ldquo;Protos&rdquo;), is the largest technology-enabled Security Officer Management company in the U.S. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, CT with additional offices in New York, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, California, Tennessee and Georgia as well as internationally in Canada and the United Kingdom. Protos is a game changer in the security and software industry, revolutionizing the way security is managed and delivered and making the world a safer place. We&rsquo;re seeking Commercial Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team onsite at our Norwalk headquarters. This role is perfect for a commercial contracts attorney or corporate counsel who thrives in fast-paced, tech-driven environment and enjoys collaborating directly with business teams. You&rsquo;ll support the Sales, Operations, and Finance teams by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, from NDAs and SOWs to customer-facing contracts with Fortune 100 companies. You&rsquo;ll also gain exposure to broader corporate legal and compliance matters as you grow with the business. What You&rsquo;ll Do: Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, SaaS agreements and vendor contracts. Partner with Sales and Operations teams to provide clear, practical, and business-minded legal guidance under tight monthly timelines. Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks while aligning contracting strategy with business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline contract management processes and improve efficiency. Take on additional legal matters such as research, compliance matters, process improvement initiatives and support strategic initiatives as needed. What We&rsquo;re Looking For: JD from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in the U.S. 3&ndash;5 years of experience practicing commercial, corporate, or contract law (prior in-house experience preferred). Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Comfortable working independently while also possessing a collaborative, proactive mindset with a focus on practical business solutions. Familiarity with high-growth companies, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and use of contract playbooks a plus. Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working With Us: At Protos Security, we are a community of driven professionals working together to make the world safer through technology and service. Here is what you can expect: Purpose Driven Work &ndash; Every role contributes to building smarter, more secure environments Growth Opportunities &ndash; Mentorship, cross functional projects, and career development Collaborative Culture &ndash; Open communication, respect, and team first thinking People First Values &ndash; Inclusive culture and generous employee support Benefits Include: Competitive compensation Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program FSA / HSA 401(k) with employer contribution Excellent Paid Time Off (24 days) Collaborative work environment (and great coffee!) Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Must be able to lift and carry at least 10 lbs. at times. Must be able to sit or stand at a computer for long periods of time. Manual dexterity to use keyboard and input information. Must be able to understand the speech of another person and speak clearly. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.)

Commercial Counsel

Doppel Farmaceutici

<div>About Doppel
Doppel is a remote-first cybersecurity SaaS company helping enterprises protect and scale securely. We move fast, close deals quickly, and rely on our legal team to balance business enablement with smart risk management. We&rsquo;re looking for a Commercial Counsel who thrives in a high-growth, fast-moving environment and can partner seamlessly with both revenue-facing and internal business teams.
About the Role
As Commercial Counsel, you will support a broad range of commercial transactions across Doppel&rsquo;s global business. You&rsquo;ll handle both customer-facing deals and vendor/supplier agreements, enabling sales growth while ensuring Doppel&rsquo;s internal operations and procurement contracts are sound. This is a hands-on role with high visibility across the company.
What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li><div>
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including: 
<ul><li>SaaS / license agreements</li><li>Service Level Agreements (SLAs)</li><li>Reseller &amp; channel partner agreements</li><li>Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)</li><li>Vendor / supplier / procurement agreements (IT, services, cloud infrastructure, professional services, etc.)</li><li>(Nice to have) Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and privacy/security addenda</li></ul></div></li><li>
Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Partner/Channel, Procurement, IT, Security, and Finance on contract terms, risks, and negotiation strategy.</li><li>
Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice that accelerates deal cycles while protecting company interests.</li><li>
Improve templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to drive scalability and efficiency.</li><li>
Support contract lifecycle management practices, approvals, and ongoing obligations tracking.</li><li>
Collaborate with Security and Privacy teams on data protection and regulatory compliance as needed.</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>
J.D. (or equivalent) and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.</li><li>
4&ndash;7+ years of commercial legal experience, with significant in-house or tech/SaaS focus.</li><li>
Strong track record negotiating SaaS license agreements, SLAs, reseller/partner agreements, NDAs, and vendor/procurement contracts.</li><li>
Excellent drafting skills, business judgment, and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance.</li><li>
Self-starter comfortable working remotely, managing multiple priorities, and partnering cross-functionally.</li></ul>
Nice to Have<ul><li>
Experience negotiating DPAs, privacy/security addenda, or working with regulated industries.</li><li>
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.</li><li>
Background in cybersecurity, SaaS, or other data-sensitive technology environments.</li></ul>
Why Join Doppel<ul><li>
Competitive compensation range: $160,000 &ndash; $190,000 OTE, plus equity.</li><li>
Remote-first flexibility with home office support.</li><li>
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), parental leave, PTO.</li><li>
Opportunity to shape legal operations in a scaling cybersecurity SaaS company where legal is seen as an enabler.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Join Doppel</h1>
Doppel is the first platform built to dismantle digital deception at scale. We scan over 150 million entities daily and deploy continuously adaptive AI SOC agents, paired with expert human analysts, to uncover and disrupt the infrastructure behind phishing, impersonation, and online fraud before attacks can spread. Our Threat Grid turns every customer signal into shared intelligence, making each disruption smarter, faster, and more effective.
We&rsquo;re not just another cybersecurity company. We&rsquo;re defining the future of social engineering defense, where trust is protected, and deception becomes unprofitable. Backed by top-tier investors and trusted by some of the world&rsquo;s most recognized brands, Doppel is growing fast. If you&rsquo;re driven to solve real-world problems with bold technology, we&rsquo;d love to meet you.</div>

Instacart

<div><div>We're transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we're building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you're ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team
There's no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work&mdash;whether it's from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop&mdash;while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.</div>
Overview

About the team

As Commercial Counsel, you'll work closely with teams like business development, partnerships, product, and operations to help solve thorny legal problems and enable the business to scale and grow. You'll be drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial arrangements with partners including retailer, partnerships, and vendor agreements.

You'll also provide sound legal advice to business partners with respect to commercial terms and business strategy. You'll need to be proactive and engaged, able to work well cross-functionally both internally and externally, excited about technology and e-commerce, and ready to roll your sleeves up and dig into tough legal problems to reach a creative solution.

We're looking for an attorney who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with broad responsibilities. You must have the ability to operate independently and work proactively with various teams across the organization.

Every day we solve incredibly hard problems to create an experience for our customer that is absolutely magical. Join us!

About the role
<ul>
<li>Draft, negotiate, and implement major partner agreements, across all areas of the business</li>
<li>Provide strategic and legal advice to your internal business clients</li>
<li>Lead and take charge of special legal projects from start to finish</li>
<li>Implement best practices for integrating AI into your work</li>
<li>Remain up-to-date on relevant industry, advertising, competition, IP, consumer protection, the gig economy, international, and privacy laws and regulations to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound compliance advice</li>
<li>Draft terms, policies, and disclosures, and create and implement related processes</li>
<li>Advise internal clients on the application of executed agreements</li>
<li>Create and update our form legal agreements</li>
<li>Train clients and colleagues on various legal issues</li>
<li>Think ahead, see around corners, and help to prepare for legal issues that may arise in the future</li></ul> 


About you

We rely on our values to guide our decisions: Solve for the Customer, Every Minute Counts, This is Your Baby, Go Far, Together and Of Course, But Maybe. What does this mean for your role? We are looking for someone who has: 

Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>A J.D. from a top-tier law school and membership with at least one state bar (preferably California)</li>
<li>A minimum of 6 years of related experience working at a leading law firm or in-house legal department (in-house experience, especially at a tech company or retailer, a plus)</li>
<li>Strong experience with legal issues affecting the Internet and e-commerce spaces, particularly privacy, SaaS, and payments</li>
<li>A strong history of managing strategic partner negotiations and contract drafting from start to finish</li>
<li>Strong negotiation presence and the ability to lead teams working towards a goal</li>
<li>Sound and practical business judgment and ability to manage multiple, high priority, competing priorities</li>
<li>The ability to provide clear, concise legal advice, work effectively cross-functionally to drive to results</li></ul> 


Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience in alcohol law, international law, and/or privacy and data security laws (including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA)</li>
<li>A team player</li>
</ul>
#LI-Remote</div>

Zscaler

<div>
 
 About Zscaler
 
 
 
 Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world&rsquo;s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange&trade; platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
 
 
 Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.
 
 
 Our General and Administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&amp;A team provides a strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world's cloud security leader.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 We're looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Counsel/Commercial Counsel to join our APJ Legal team. Reporting to the Director, Lead Commercial Counsel APJ, you'll be responsible for:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements in India, including SaaS subscriptions, reseller, MSP, DPAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, and more, with internal teams across Sales, Channels, Operations, Product, Compliance, and Procurement
 </li>
 <li>
 Advising on privacy, data protection, security, and IP laws in India, with external counsel as needed
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 <li>
 Working collaboratively with internal clients to improve and scaling all aspects of the contract negotiation process
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 Advising internal teams to minimize risk while balancing business interests
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 Conducting periodic employee training on any or all of the above topics
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 7+ years of post-qualification experience in tech licensing and commercial negotiations at a top law firm, SaaS company, or both
 </li>
 <li>
 Law degree from a nationally accredited law school and license to practice law or as in-house legal counsel in the jurisdiction where you are based
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience with outbound SaaS transactions, inbound vendor, channel partner, MSP, and supplier agreements, involving data protection, security, and cloud technology
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with privacy, data protection, and security in SaaS, including knowledge of evolving regulations and compliance frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to deliver results and drive alignment on complex, cross-functional projects involving various stakeholders
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ability to work autonomously, escalate as needed, and analyze contractual risks practically while mitigating them in commercial negotiations
 </li>
 <li>
 Organized, results-driven, and client-focused team player eager to excel in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines(especially at quarter end)
 </li>
 <li>
 Capacity and desire to build trusting business partnerships with the internal clients you support
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Various health plans
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 Time off plans for vacation and sick time
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 Parental leave options
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 Retirement options
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 Education reimbursement
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 In-office perks, and more!
 
 
 
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 Learn more about Zscaler&rsquo;s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
 
 
 By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
 
 
 Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
 See more information by clicking on the
 
 
 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
 
 
 link.
 
 
 
 Pay Transparency
 
 
 Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
 
 
 Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
 
 
</div>

Senior Commercial Counsel

Rippling

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Rippling</h2>
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. 
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365&mdash;all within 90 seconds. 
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world&rsquo;s top investors&mdash;including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock&mdash;and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. 
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About the Role</h2>
We are looking for an exceptional and highly-motivated, business-minded attorney to join Rippling as Lead Commercial Counsel on the Legal &amp; Compliance Team. In this role, you will partner closely with our Sales, Business Development, and other GTM Teams, as well as Client Services, Product, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and Security, and will report to our Associate General Counsel, Commercial. You are a sharp self-starter eager to take an ownership role in scaling the commercial legal function to be best-in-class on a global scale, while simultaneously counseling on numerous complex strategic initiatives and getting deals done. We love fresh perspectives and welcome your innovative thoughts on achieving that intersection of highest efficiency and protection in Rippling&rsquo;s commercial endeavors.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will do</h2><ul><li>
Serve as the primary legal advisor on a variety of commercial matters, including financial and corporate transactions, strategic alliances, customer negotiations, and vendor relationships.</li><li>
Partner with our Sales, Business Development, Procurement, Client Services and other GTM teams to develop, refine and manage Rippling&rsquo;s commercial counseling and contracting function.</li><li>
Develop rich enablement tools (e.g., internal and external collateral, playbooks, training), meticulously draft and refine contract templates, and establish best-in-class contracting practices.</li><li>
Navigate complex global regulatory frameworks to create scalable and innovative solutions for supporting our products and services.</li><li>
Collaborate cross functionally with our internal teams (Privacy, Finance, Security, Product and Engineering) on development and documentation of new features and services.</li><li>
Drive the compliance culture at Rippling and embed integrity and compliance in all of our operations as our company grows.</li><li>
Advise and assist with Rippling&rsquo;s general legal needs as they arise.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
What you will need</h2><ul><li>
6+ years of combined legal experience at a law firm, in-house, or other relevant roles, including 3+ years in-house commercial legal experience at a software or other technology company.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of SaaS licensing, data integrations and other technology transactions; strategic alliances; procurement processes and vendor negotiations; channel, reseller and referral sales, marketplaces and other distribution models; and AI, privacy and cybersecurity issues.</li><li>
Entrepreneurial mindset, solution-oriented ethos (bias to finding the path to &ldquo;yes&rdquo;, but confidence in knowing when to say &ldquo;no&rdquo;), and ready to roll up your sleeves.</li><li>
Passion for efficient processes.</li><li>
Strong project management, organizational and analytical and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><ul><li>
Excellent drafting and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break down complex legal jargon into easy-to-understand and actionable advice.</li><li>
Ability to manage a high volume of matters and shifting priorities with efficiency, precision, and a sense of urgency.</li><li>
Sense of humor.</li><li>
Law degree (e.g., JD or equivalent).</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Nice to Have</h2><ul><li>
Experience negotiating strategic alliances with global technology platform providers and channel sales agreements for SaaS products.</li><li>
Experience with corporate financing and strategic transactions, intercompany services and other corporate matters; on a global scale a heavy plus.</li><li>
Experience with navigating complex regulatory regimes (e.g., benefits, financial services, privacy, etc.).</li></ul> 
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com 
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. 
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone&rsquo;s compensation&ndash;including a candidate&rsquo;s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. 
#LI-hybrid 
The pay range for this role is: 
171,000 - 299,250 USD per year(US)</div>

Lead Commercial Counsel

Writer

<div>About this role
We&rsquo;re looking for a senior commercial counsel who thrives on deal-making and loves turning legal complexity into business clarity. In this role, you&rsquo;ll be the trusted legal partner to our sales and procurement functions, reporting to our head of commercial legal. You&rsquo;ll be drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements that power our growth and keep our partnerships strong. If you&rsquo;re energized by fast-paced negotiations with large enterprise companies, curious about cutting-edge technology, and excited to join a small-but-mighty team that values creativity and collaboration (all with a sense of humor and low ego) then, this may be the role for you. Come help us redefine what it means to be an in-house legal team - and have fun doing it.
Your responsibilities:<ul><li>
Review and negotiate inbound and outbound commercial contracts, including inbound and outbound SaaS licensing agreements, strategic partnership agreements , data processing agreements and other important contracts with our enterprise customers and suppliers.</li><li>
Develop and manage various contract templates and negotiation playbooks and improve efficiency of sales contracting processes in collaboration with Sales Operations.</li><li>
Create thoughtful processes that benefit the business (not just legal) and how we support our internal stakeholders as we grow and scale - If you see something that doesn&rsquo;t work, or could be better, we want you to help fix it!</li><li>
Enable and train our go-to-market teammates by giving them practicable advice and guidance.</li></ul>
&#65039; Is this you?<ul><li>
You have:<ul><li>
A law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the U.S.</li><li>
5+ years of experience negotiating commercial contracts, ideally at a SaaS company and/or law firm servicing tech industry clients</li><li>
Experience contracting with large enterprise companies and strategic partners, often in heavily-regulated industries (finance, healthcare, insurance). Bonus points if you&rsquo;ve supported a global sales team with international offices.</li><li>
Exposure to privacy, IP, and/or AI-specific legal issues, with a basic understanding of generative AI. We don&rsquo;t need you to be an expert, but it helps if you know the basics.</li><li>
Experience using contract management tools, in particular to help legal teams like ours continue to be data-driven</li><li>
Familiarity with legal operations, project management and CLM tools like Asana, Salesforce, Linksquares, Ironclad, etc..</li><li>
A strong work ethic, the ability to think on your feet, and a sense of humor - we work hard, but we know how to have fun.</li></ul></li><li>
You are:<ul><li>
A business person first that also happens to be a lawyer</li><li>
Someone who can explain complex legal concepts in a non-legal way</li><li>
A redline machine - The end-of-month, quarter and year push is real and we work fast under tight deadlines. Efficiency and the ability to prioritize and multi-task are must-haves.</li><li>
A self-starter, who finds ways to add value without being told</li><li>
A partner - not a roadblock. We get things done!</li><li>
Curious, reliable, comfortable moving uncomfortably fast, and - above all else - have a low ego</li></ul></li></ul> 
Benefits &amp; perks (US Full-time employees)<ul><li>
Generous PTO, plus company holidays</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family</li><li>
Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)</li><li>
Fertility and family planning support</li><li>
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri</li><li>
Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options</li><li>
Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution</li><li>
Annual work-life stipends for:<ul><li>
Home office setup, cell phone, internet</li><li>
Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.</li><li>
Learning and development stipend</li></ul></li><li>
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites</li><li>
Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k</li></ul>
WRITER is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
By submitting your application on the application page, you acknowledge and agree to WRITER's Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
Compensation Range: $180.1K - $227.8K</div>

Senior commercial counsel

Energy Exemplar

<div><div>About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar&rsquo;s mission lies in &lsquo;Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions&rsquo;. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS&reg;, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:
<ul>
<li>SaaS Company of the Year (2025) &ndash; Global Business Tech Awards.</li>
<li>Environmental Impact Award (2025) &ndash; E+E Leaders Awards.</li>
<li>IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners</li>
<li>Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) &ndash; Grid Edge category</li>
<li>Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) &ndash; Technologies of Change</li>
<li>Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) &ndash; Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.</li>
</ul>
How We Work

Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that&rsquo;s at home, in the office, or on the move.

We&rsquo;re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You&rsquo;ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity &amp; Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren&rsquo;t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.</div><div>
We are seeking an Experienced Commercial Counsel to join our global Legal team. This role will serve as a key business partner, with primary responsibility for negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts that underpin our growth. The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for contract-related matters while also supporting broader legal and compliance needs across the business.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Commercial Contracts (Core Focus)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including:
<ul>
<li>SaaS subscriptions and software licensing agreements
</li>
<li>Professional services and consultancy contracts
</li>
<li>Reseller, channel partner, and alliance agreements
</li>
<li>Supplier and vendor contracts
</li>
<li>Confidentiality and data processing agreements
</li>
</ul></li><li>Advise on contract structures, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy to support business objectives.
</li>
<li>Partner with Sales, Procurement, and Finance teams to streamline contract workflows and support timely deal closure.
</li>
<li>Drive improvements in contract lifecycle management, including adoption of legal technology tools.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">General Legal &amp; Compliance Support</h4>
<ul>
<li>Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to stakeholders across departments.
</li>
<li>Support compliance with global data protection, anti-bribery, export control, and other regulatory frameworks.
</li>
<li>Assist with corporate governance, subsidiary management, and internal policies.
</li>
<li>Advise on intellectual property matters, including licensing, trademarks, and copyright.
</li>
<li>Support HR with employment agreements and policy matters as needed.
</li>
<li>Manage disputes and pre-litigation issues, coordinating with external counsel when required.
</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Continuous Improvement &amp; Enablement</h4>
<ul>
<li>Develop and deliver training for business teams on contract and compliance best practices.
</li>
<li>Promote risk awareness and empower commercial teams to engage more confidently with legal processes.
</li>
<li>Contribute to scaling legal operations in line with Energy Exemplar&rsquo;s global expansion.</li> 
</ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Qualified lawyer (JD, LLB, or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
</li>
<li>5&ndash;8 years&rsquo; experience in commercial law, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating SaaS/software contracts.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience balancing legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment.
</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of intellectual property, data privacy, and compliance frameworks.
</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
</li>
<li>Collaborative, business-minded, and solutions-driven approach.
</li>
<li>Experience in an international, growth-stage SaaS or technology business is highly desirable.</li> 
</ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What We Offer</h3>
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<li>Competitive compensation and benefits package.
</li>
<li>Opportunity to work on high-impact deals in the global energy sector.
</li>
<li>A collaborative, diverse, and mission-driven team environment.
</li>
<li>Professional development and career growth opportunities.</li></ul> 

</div><div>Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process&mdash;we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.

Energy Exemplar respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share during the recruitment process. This Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you apply for a role with us.</div></div>

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