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Commercial Counsel

Fivetran
Hybrid - USA - New York, 2 days/weekUpdated 2d ago
Compensation
$187k–$224k
Published range
Location
Hybrid - USA - New York, 2 days/week
Remote eligibility
Employment
Full-time
Mid-level
Role family
Finance / Legal / People
B2B SaaS
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About the job

Fivetran, a data integration company, is seeking a business-minded Commercial Counsel to join its Legal Department. This role will report to the Director and Assistant General Counsel, Commercial, and serve as a legal partner to cross-functional teams. The position is full-time and based in one of Fivetran's US offices, with a hybrid work model requiring two days in the office per week.

What You'll Do

  • Support Fivetran's sales organization by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer-facing commercial agreements, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, BAAs, and related amendments.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, Security, and RevOps to facilitate efficient deal execution while managing legal and business risk.
  • Advise on contractual issues related to data protection, privacy, security, IP, liability, and compliance in a SaaS environment.
  • Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to help close deals while maintaining scalable contracting processes.

Skills We're Looking For

  • 4 to 7 years' experience negotiating and drafting sales agreements, including in-house experience at a SaaS or technology company and/or law firm.
  • Working knowledge of data privacy, security, and technology contracting issues in a B2B SaaS context.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort advising non-legal stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Admitted to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Technologies You'll Use

Ironclad, SFDC, AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Harvey).

Compensation

New York Pay Range: $186,895—$224,283 USD.

Perks and Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays (including a year end Global Week of Rest), and volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform

Fivetran is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. To apply, visit the job posting.

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