Commercial Counsel, US Licensed

Job Summary

Leading a team of US-based commercial legal professionals, the full-time Lead Counsel, Commercial will manage complex enterprise deals, develop legal strategies, and ensure alignment with open source licensing while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of US-based commercial legal professionals
• Personally manage a portfolio of complex enterprise deals from negotiation through close
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with open source licensing requirements

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification with active bar or solicitor membership in good standing
• 10+ years of commercial legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house technology company experience
• Current management of a team of at least two legal professionals
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full commercial deal cycle, including complex enterprise transactions
• Working knowledge of open source licensing and compliance considerations