Silicon Valley hardware company is hiring for an experience Commercial Counsel to join the legal team. This role will concentrate on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements tied to analytical instruments and technology offerings. The position is well suited for an attorney who can work independently, apply sound judgment in fast-moving situations, and gradually take on broader legal support across compliance, corporate matters, and process improvements. This position can be 100% remote or hybrid on-site if local to Santa Clara, CA; candidates from across the US are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will hold a Bar license in any US jurisdiction and have 5-10+ years of commercial counsel experience negotiating technology agreements that involve physical hardware, hardware-enabled software, or integrated technology solutions
Responsibilities:
- Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements for analytical instrument offerings with customers.
- Advise business partners on contract structure, legal exposure, and practical risk mitigation strategies across U.S. and cross-border transactions.
- Manage redlines efficiently and drive negotiations to completion while balancing legal protection with business objectives.
- Expand support over time to additional agreement types involving hardware, software, and integrated technology solutions across multiple business areas.
- Contribute to compliance-related initiatives, subsidiary governance matters, and selected corporate legal projects as business needs evolve.
- Improve legal workflows, contract processes, and documentation practices within the commercial contracting function.
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking direction on new issues and independently moving matters forward with limited oversight.
Qualifications:
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least 5 years of legal experience with a strong concentration in commercial contracts and contract negotiation.
- Demonstrated background negotiating technology agreements involving hardware, hardware-enabled software, or bundled technology solutions.
- Strong drafting and redlining skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.
- Proven ability to manage international and domestic commercial transactions with sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently in a contract role and handling a steady workload with minimal supervision.
- Availability to support business hours aligned with Pacific Time; proximity to Santa Clara, California for occasional onsite collaboration is a plus but not required.