[Remote] Legal Counsel - Commercial

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legora is a fast-growing legal technology company redefining how legal work is done. As a Commercial Counsel, you will support commercial teams by drafting and negotiating contracts while managing legal risks and ensuring compliance.ResponsibilitiesAct as a commercial legal partner to the business, working closely with senior stakeholders in Growth, Operations, and Procurement on customer and supplier engagementsLead the drafting, review, and negotiation of customer and supplier contracts, with a strong focus on closing deals efficiently and pragmaticallyAdvise on commercial risk allocation, pricing structures, liability, and contractual protections within customer and supplier agreementsSupport go-to-market and procurement activities by enabling scalable, repeatable commercial contracting practicesAddress data protection and compliance considerations primarily within the context of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring risks are appropriately managed without slowing executionDevelop and maintain commercial templates, playbooks, and guidelines to standardise negotiations and improve deal velocitySkillsJ.D. (or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one U.S. state (or another common law jurisdiction)5+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as an in-house legal counselStrong experience negotiating B2B SaaS agreements and supporting commercial teamsStrong legal judgment and confidence in making decisions independentlyExperience in handling corporate matters and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreementsYour focus is on achieving meaningful business outcomes, translating into actionable advice delivered clearly and comprehensivelyYou thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic entrepreneurial environment and rapidly evolving business settingYou take initiative and are committed to delivering high-quality resultsYou are comfortable working independently and can effectively manage work across different time zonesYou are excited about the potential of technology to transform the legal industryYou have a keen interest in AI and legal tech, and you are eager to learn and apply these tools in real-world settingsExperience with data privacy matters, IT security and/or corporate law is a plusCompany OverviewLegora develops an AI software platform to support legal professionals in tasks such as document review, drafting, and legal research. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://legora.com.