Commercial Counsel

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $143k - $165k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Exterro

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2004

🛍️ eCommerce

🔒 Cybersecurity

💰 Private Equity Round on 2022-07

eCommerce • Cybersecurity • Legal Tech

Exterro is a comprehensive platform that empowers organizations to manage data risks through a combination of e-discovery, data privacy, cybersecurity compliance, and digital forensics solutions. Founded in 2008, Exterro utilizes innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, to streamline and optimize critical legal and compliance processes. With a growing client base of over 3000 organizations and a team of 750 employees, Exterro has become a trusted partner across various industries, helping organizations navigate the complexities of data management and governance.

📋 Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS subscription agreements, enterprise license agreements, order forms, partner and reseller agreements, SOWs, and amendments • Negotiate customer and vendor contracts, including MSAs, DPAs, BAAs, NDAs, and professional services agreements • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries • Partner with Sales and Customer Success to close deals efficiently while managing risk • Take on increasing responsibility across privacy and data protection, product counseling, compliance, commercial dispute resolution, and marketing with go-to-market support • Assist with global privacy compliance initiatives involving GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, emerging U.S. state privacy laws, and AI regulations such as the EU AI Act • Assist with dispute resolutions and provide guidance on contract interpretations, operational compliance, and pre-litigation commercial disputes • Act as a strategic legal partner to internal business teams, providing practical legal advice • Collaborate with IT/Security, Compliance, and Finance teams on commercial and vendor agreements • Conduct legal research and monitor legislation, regulatory developments, and case law affecting privacy, cybersecurity, AI regulation, open source licensing, and SaaS contracting • Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary • Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to manage legal and operational risk • Provide training and guidance on contract processes, data privacy, and compliance requirements • Support incident response, including data breach notification obligations and coordination with Security and Compliance teams • Report to the General Counsel and work with Sales, Customer Success, Security, Compliance, and Product teams • Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems; adhere to security and privacy policies and standards

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school • Active member in good standing of at least one State Bar • 3–6 years of experience practicing law, primarily focused on commercial contracts and technology transactions • Proven experience in a corporate in-house legal department or law firm technology/commercial practice group • Deep familiarity with SaaS business models, software licensing, and cloud computing legal issues • Working knowledge of global data privacy, AI, and security frameworks, including EU AI Act, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 • Enthusiasm for AI, legal technology, and applying new tools to legal practice • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and drive solutions to completion • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders • Strong ownership, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to manage a high volume of contracts under tight deadlines • Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively across international teams and support cross-border commercial agreements across US, EMEA, and APAC • Successful background check • Participation in mandatory security and privacy training • Compliance with organizational security and privacy policies, procedures, and standards

🏖️ Benefits

• Growth opportunity with learning, development and upward mobility • Innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment • Professional development support • Variable pay, equity, bonus and/or other forms of compensation may be included • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible paid time off • Remote-first work arrangement • E-Verify workplace • Drug-free workplace • Background check required as a condition of employment • Mandatory security and privacy training