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Commercial Counsel

Socket· G&A
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Remote$140k - $180kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Socket is seeking a Commercial Counsel to substantially increase commercial contracting outcomes. You will join a lean legal team handling around 60 contracts per month, partnering with sales to close deals quickly while maintaining Socket’s risk positions, and leveraging AI and automation to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with sales from early in the deal cycle, shaping terms before redlines arrive and helping the team win
  • Own a meaningful share of Socket's commercial contracts, driving faster turnaround and fewer deals stalled or escalated in legal
  • Negotiate directly with customers and their counsel in a way that's fair, responsive and relationship-building
  • Keep deals within Socket's approved risk positions, and escalate genuine exceptions to the CEO with a clear recommendation
  • Use Socket's existing contracting systems, AI tools and automation to handle more volume and reduce reliance on contractors
  • Find creative deal structures that unblock stuck negotiations

Qualifications

  • Licensed attorney with substantial experience working in a high-velocity environment working with SaaS or technology company contracts
  • Proven track record of delivering timely outcomes with excellent service and communication
  • Sound, commercially grounded risk judgement across liability, indemnities, IP, data protection and payment terms
  • Ability to operate with high agency and minimal direction
  • Clear, concise communicator who can explain legal trade-offs to sales and business colleagues

Skills

Required:SaaS contract negotiationRisk assessment

Benefits

  • Market competitive salary bands
  • Meaningful equity program
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (99% coverage)
  • Flexible time-off, holidays, and winter shutdown to rest & recharge
  • Paid parental leave
  • Remote-first, with quarterly team off-sites
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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