Commercial Counsel

We are working with a hyper-scaling technology company seeking a commercial counsel to support it's procurement function. Candidates should have the demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of contracts within a high growth environment.This is a 6-month contract. This role will focus on drafting and negotiating procurement agreements related to professional services, technology transactions, and SaaS. The candidate must have demonstrated privacy experience for issue spotting related to GDPR, DPA review, etc.-------------Role: Commercial CounselLocation: RemoteWorking Hours: Pacific Time preferredHours: 40 hours per weekStart Date: ASAPDuration: 6 monthsCompensation: $100–$120/hour (equivalent of $200k - $240k annualized)Benefits: vision, medical, dental, 401kKey ResponsibilitiesLead and negotiate vendor and procurement agreements across professional services, technology transactions, and SaaSAdvise on contracts across a range of technology environments, including cloud based and on prem solutionsManage a high volume of inbound requests and drive matters forward efficientlyPartner with cross functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business oriented legal guidanceSynthesize inputs and provide clear recommendations and next stepsIdentify and escalate privacy considerations as neededDemonstrated privacy experience with respect to issue flagging, DPA review, GDPR, and other applicable data privacy protection requirements.Qualifications6+ years of experience in procurement, commercial contracts, or technology transactionsProven ability to independently negotiate and close complex agreementsExperience operating in fast paced, high volume environmentsStrong judgment and ability to prioritize across competing demandsLocation:Candidates who are able to work on site on a hybrid basis in San Francisco will be given a strong preference-----Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.