Jr. Commercial Counsel

Posted 12 days agoViewed
100000 - 160000 USD per year
United StatesFull-TimeSaaS, AI
Company:Smartling
Location:United States
Languages:English
Seniority level:Junior, 2-4 years
Experience:2-4 years
Skills:
NegotiationComplianceRisk ManagementSaaS
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Admission to and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing. 2–4 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Experience with commercial transactions (SaaS, IP licensing, strategic alliances, vendor agreements). Strong understanding of data protection and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA). Familiarity with cloud services, technology, and professional services contracting. Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple matters. Practical judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business goals. Proactive, collaborative teammate with strong client-service orientation. Intellectual curiosity and interest in translation/localization services, SaaS, and AI. Bonus: experience with AI/ML contracts and knowledge of AI training data.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements (SaaS, master services, professional services, vendor, partnership, NDA, DPA, AI addenda). Ensure contract terms align with company policies, risk tolerances, and business objectives. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders. Maintain understanding of domestic and international regulatory landscape (GDPR, CCPA). Support development of playbooks, contract templates, and negotiation guidelines. Contribute to team knowledge in areas like IP, data protection, SaaS licensing, AI training data. Train and advise business teams on contract processes and negotiation best practices. Collaborate with senior counsel and leadership on legal initiatives. Balance competing priorities and provide clear guidance. Perform other related legal duties and special projects.
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