Counsel II, Commercial

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Counsel II, Commercial based in the United States.

This is an opportunity for an experienced transactional attorney to support commercial growth within a fast-paced, technology-driven financial services environment. As part of the Commercial Legal team, you will lead complex negotiations and manage a high-volume pipeline of global commercial agreements. Working closely with Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Product, Finance, Risk, Privacy, and other teams, you will provide practical legal guidance that balances risk management with business priorities. Beyond individual transactions, you will help build scalable legal operations through improved templates, playbooks, negotiation guides, and self-service resources. You will also empower business stakeholders through training and collaborative problem-solving. This remote-first role offers broad cross-functional exposure and the chance to shape legal processes as the business continues to grow.

Accountabilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a broad range of global commercial agreements, including complex transactions and agreements involving new markets.

• Manage a high volume of commercial deals efficiently while maintaining strong legal judgment, consistency, and attention to detail.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, legal guidelines, and operational processes that support scalable growth.

• Identify bottlenecks and process inefficiencies, creating practical solutions that reduce contract cycle times without compromising quality or risk management.

• Partner with Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Product, Finance, Risk, Information Security, Privacy, and other business teams to deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice.

• Act as a proactive strategic advisor to stakeholders, helping navigate legal and commercial considerations while supporting business objectives.

• Create and deliver training, guidance, and self-service resources that enable business teams to handle routine commercial legal matters independently.

• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the United States and international markets.

• Support the continued development of legal programs and processes that improve team effectiveness and enable the organization to scale.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

• 5+ years of relevant transactional legal experience, either in-house at a technology company or within a technology-focused practice at a leading law firm.

• Exceptional legal drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial agreement management skills.

• Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services.

• Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions, such as agreements involving the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or Australia.

• Strong working knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations, including GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, APPs, and PIPEDA.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a substantial deal pipeline while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency.

• Experience creating or improving legal processes, contract playbooks, templates, and operational tools in a high-growth environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and commercial issues in clear, accessible language.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to guide cross-functional teams toward practical, mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to quickly understand new products, services, and business models.

• Proactive, self-directed approach with a strong bias for action and continuous improvement.

• Excellent judgment and the ability to make timely, pragmatic, business-oriented decisions in ambiguous situations and with incomplete information.

• High integrity, humility, sound professional judgment, and a collaborative attitude.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary for candidates in California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut: $185,000–$245,000.

• Annual base salary for candidates in all other U.S. states: $164,000–$224,000.

• Additional equity rewards as part of the total compensation package.

• Monthly stipends for technology, health, and wellness expenses.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums covered for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible paid time off and generous holiday schedules.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), allowing employees to purchase company stock at a discount.

• Remote-first work environment with flexibility within the country of employment.

• In-person onboarding experience for new hires.

• Inclusive interview process, with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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