Global Head of Commercial Legal

TL;DR

Global Head of Commercial Legal: Leading and developing hirify.global’s global commercial legal strategy and team, focusing on high-stakes deals, commercial escalations, and complex transactions for customers across all segments. Focus on scaling legal operations, defining strategic goals, and deploying AI-driven solutions to optimize contract lifecycles and departmental processes.

Location: This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule, requiring in-office attendance on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Salary: $359,000 - $422,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading platform enabling human + AI collaboration for teams worldwide to achieve their goals faster.

What you will do

• Lead, develop, coach, and mentor hirify.global’s global team of commercial attorneys and legal professionals.
• Serve as an escalation point for high-stakes deals and enhance commercial legal support globally.
• Manage the commercial legal budget, oversee outside counsel, and define organizational goals and metrics.
• Provide strategic legal and business advice to senior leadership across Sales, Procurement, Channel, and Finance.
• Develop and implement resources, including AI, automation, and data analytics, to improve team efficiency.
• Oversee complex commercial transactions with partners and customers, including channel partnerships and vendor agreements.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with active membership in a state bar association (CA bar preferred).
• 15+ years of law practice experience, with significant in-house tenure.
• 8+ years of experience managing and mentoring commercial legal teams.
• Experience with global sales organizations, particularly APAC and EMEA, and regulated entities.
• Proven ability to manage and scale a legal operations function and support channel partner programs in companies with over $1 billion in revenue.
• Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-centric hybrid culture with flexibility for remote work on certain days.
• Comprehensive compensation package, including equity and benefits.
• Benefits include mental health, wellness & fitness, career coaching, inclusive family building, and retirement plans.
• In-office culinary options catering to dietary preferences.
• Commitment to diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.