Legora
Legal Counsel - Commercial
$192K–$220K
New York City · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years at a top-tier law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel.
- Education
- J.D. (or equivalent).
About the job
Advises Legora’s commercial teams on customer and supplier agreements, negotiating contracts and managing commercial risk while enabling efficient business operations.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate customer and supplier contracts, including advising on risk allocation, pricing, liability, and contractual protections.
- Support go-to-market and procurement activities, including data protection and compliance considerations in commercial agreements.
- Develop and maintain commercial templates, playbooks, and guidelines to standardize negotiations and improve deal velocity.
What they ask for
- J.D. (or equivalent) and admission to practice in at least one U.S. state or another common law jurisdiction.
- Strong experience negotiating B2B SaaS agreements and supporting commercial teams.
- Strong legal judgment and ability to make decisions independently.
- Experience handling corporate matters and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Nice to have
- Experience with data privacy matters, IT security, and/or corporate law.
- Interest in AI and legal tech, and eagerness to learn and apply these tools.
Pay
$192K – $220K (base salary)
Tools
AI
AI focus
The legal function is AI-first; the role calls for interest in AI and legal tech and applying these tools in real-world settings.
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