Commercial Counsel
Fivetran- Compensation
- $187k–$224k Published range
- Location
- Hybrid - USA - New York, 2 days/week Remote eligibility
- Employment
- Full-time Mid-level
Role skills
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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
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