Commercial Counsel
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Company:
Cresta helps contact centers unlock customer insights through AI-driven solutions, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in customer conversations.
Summary:
The Commercial Counsel will negotiate, draft, and manage commercial agreements while collaborating with multiple teams to support business objectives. Candidates should possess a J.D., 2-5 years of legal experience, and a strong foundation in technology agreements.
Requirements:
Credentials: J.D.
Experience: 2–5 years of legal experience, in-house experience at a SaaS or AI company preferred
Job Description:
We’re seeking a sharp, business-minded Commercial Counsel to join our growing legal team as our third legal hire. This is a unique opportunity to shape legal processes in a high-growth, cutting-edge AI company. You will work closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Security teams to support and scale our commercial contracting function, while also helping manage risk across a wide array of legal areas.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate, draft, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, order forms, and reseller agreements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Product, InfoSec) to streamline the contract lifecycle and support business objectives.
- Provide practical legal advice on data privacy (including GDPR, CCPA, and other global frameworks), security, and customer compliance matters.
- Build and refine internal playbooks, templates, and processes to improve speed and consistency in deal execution.
- Help drive compliance, policy development, and legal operations initiatives.
- Support a wide variety of legal matters beyond commercial work, including vendor agreements, product counseling, employment, and corporate governance as needed.
Qualifications We Value:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 2–5 years of legal experience, with a strong foundation in negotiating complex commercial technology agreements; in-house experience at a SaaS or AI company preferred.
- Deep understanding of data privacy and regulatory frameworks affecting tech businesses.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a practical, business-friendly approach to legal advice.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities; able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating across teams
Perks & Benefits:
- We offer Cresta employees a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family
- Monthly Gym & Phone allowance
- Work from home office stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment
- Lunches and dinners included for in-office employees via Grubhub
Compensation:
Compensation for this position includes a base salary, equity, and a variety of benefits. Actual base salaries will be based on candidate-specific factors, including experience, skillset, and location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable. Your recruiter can provide further details.