Commercial Counsel (Legal AI)

TL;DR

Commercial Counsel (Legal AI): Handling commercial deal flow and drafting agreements for a fast-growing legal AI platform with an accent on B2B SaaS transactions. Focus on negotiating routine and moderate-complexity commercial agreements, building scalable legal processes, and supporting sales teams to maintain deal velocity.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada. Hybrid schedule (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) for those within 50 miles of San Mateo, CA or Provo, UT; otherwise remote.

Salary: $141,000 – $191,000

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing legal AI platform for in-house legal teams, backed by significant Series B funding and utilized by over 1,300 companies.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, focusing on NDAs and standard-form contracts.
• Manage routine commercial matters independently while collaborating with senior counsel on complex negotiations.
• Support sales and business development teams to ensure quick turnaround times and maintain deal velocity.
• Explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Develop and refine scalable legal templates and self-serve resources to empower business teams.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of a high-growth startup environment.

Requirements

• JD and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 3-7 years of technology transactions experience with B2B SaaS in an in-house or big law firm setting.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements.
• Ability to work independently on routine matters while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with non-legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, particularly during month-end closing periods.

Nice to have

• In-house legal experience or background in a high-growth startup/scale-up.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or legal technology sectors.
• Exposure to privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA) and data protection agreement negotiations.
• Experience as an existing user of hirify.global.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity for all full-time roles.
• High-performance culture driven by urgency, ownership, and a "ship today" mentality.
• Exceptional benefits package.
• Opportunity for rapid compensation adjustments based on impact and performance.
• Dynamic environment emphasizing continuous improvement ("1% better every day").