Senior Commercial Lawyer

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Responsibilities:  

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, procurement contracts, licensing agreements, content agreements, strategic partnership deals, SaaS agreements, and advertising contracts.  

• Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders (e.g., business development, sales, marketing, and procurement and finance teams) on commercial transactions, partnerships, and new products.  

• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks in commercial arrangements, ensuring alignment with X’s strategic goals and compliance obligations.  

• Support strategic partnerships and collaborations by structuring agreements that protect X’s interests while fostering innovation and growth.  

• Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including consumer protection, advertising standards, and international trade.  

• Work closely with finance, accounting, operations, and product teams to align legal strategies with business priorities.  

• Develop and implement templates, playbooks, and processes to streamline commercial legal operations and enhance efficiency.  

• Assist in resolving commercial disputes, including managing pre-litigation negotiations and coordinating with the internal litigation team. 

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting X’s business, particularly in technology, media, and digital platforms.

Qualifications:  

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution. Must be admitted to practice law in California

• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least 3 years focused on commercial transactions, preferably in the technology, media, or digital platform industries.  

• In-house experience at a tech company or experience at a top-tier law firm advising tech clients is highly desirable.

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.  

• Ability to translate legal risks into business-friendly advice.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.  

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.  

• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

• Experience with international commercial transactions or cross-border agreements.  

• Knowledge of platform-specific regulations (e.g., content moderation, user-generated content).