Commercial Counsel

About the role

Join LaunchDarkly's growing legal department to support our expanding business. You will work closely with sales and other departments, managing commercial agreements and providing legal guidance in a dynamic environment. This role is key to our mission of building a collaborative and service-oriented legal team.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate a variety of customer agreements, including SaaS contracts, data processing agreements, and partnership documents.
• Manage and review vendor contracts.
• Offer clear legal advice to non-legal professionals on contract terms, with a focus on security and data privacy.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of legal resources like contract templates and playbooks.
• Support process improvements within the department and assist with training materials.
• Build strong working relationships with business stakeholders to ensure efficient contract review and provide practical legal solutions.
• Advise business leaders on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of a contract management system.
• Address general legal needs of the company as they arise.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in sales-side transactional law, gained at a law firm or in-house, with a preference for some in-house experience.
• Familiarity with SaaS contracting models, including data privacy and revenue recognition considerations.
• Must be located in or able to work primarily during Eastern Time Zone hours to support EMEA customers.
• Demonstrated ability to draft agreements with precision and efficiency.
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to clearly articulate company positions.
• Flexibility and sound judgment, especially in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change in a fast-paced company.
• Proven success in collaborative, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent customer service skills, both internally and externally.
• A team-oriented mindset with a commitment to building relationships.
• A proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working with a rapidly scaling company.
• Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with contract management software like Ironclad.
• Experience with tools such as DocuSign, Confluence, and Salesforce/CPQ.

Skills & tools

• SaaS contracting
• Contract negotiation and drafting
• Data privacy
• Vendor management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Legal risk assessment

Practical notes

• Salary ranges are determined by geographic zones:
• Zone 1 (San Francisco/Bay Area, NYC Metro, Boston, Seattle): $136,000 - $187,000
• Zone 2 (Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago): $122,000 - $168,000
• Zone 3 (All other US locations): $116,000 - $159,000
• Compensation includes Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, dental insurance, and mental health benefits.
• LaunchDarkly recruiters will only contact you from @LaunchDarkly.com email addresses or LinkedIn accounts with "Verified Recruiter" status. Be cautious of communications from other sources. Legitimate recruiters will not ask for money or banking information.