Lead Commercial Counsel (First In-House Attorney) â San Francisco (917-SLS)
Lead Commercial Counsel (First In-House Attorney) â San Francisco (917-SLS)
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23-08-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 200000 - 240000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
23-08-2025
Job Description
Our client a fast-growing early-stage technology company in the AI-powered enterprise procurement space has exclusively retained Solutus Legal to assist with its search for the companys first in-house attorney. This is an exciting opportunity for a business-minded lawyer to build the legal function from the ground up take ownership of commercial legal matters and shape the legal infrastructure to support rapid growth. With strong early customer traction and an experienced founding team the company is well-positioned to scale quickly.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a J.D. with strong academic credentials and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- Bring 5 years of combined law firm and in-house experience with a significant portion focused on B2B SaaS
- Possess expertise negotiating complex SaaS and technology agreements with sophisticated enterprise customers
- Demonstrate working knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR CCPA/CPRA) IP ownership/licensing and information security requirements
- Be comfortable operating independently in a dynamic high-growth settingbalancing multiple priorities and making judgment calls in real time
- Be an excellent communicator who builds trust and works collaboratively across business technical and legal teams
Responsibilities include:
- Drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements with a focus on enterprise SaaS contracts
- Serving as the primary legal partner to GTM teams providing practical guidance that aligns legal risk with business goals
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel to move processes forward efficiently
- Developing scalable contracting workflows playbooks and enablement materials that accelerate deal velocity while safeguarding the company
- Advising on data privacy security intellectual property and regulatory matters
- Partnering closely with Product and Engineering to integrate privacy and security principles into product development and compliance initiatives
This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer who wants to be the architect of a legal function working side by side with an accomplished founding team in a high-growth well-funded entrepreneurial company. The role is based in San Francisco and is in-office though the company offers flexibility in hours and scheduling. The targeted base compensation range is $200000 to $240000 with equity and comprehensive benefits included. Individual total compensation will depend on the candidates level of seniority and directly relevant experience.
Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.
Ref. #917-SLS
Employment Type
Full-Time
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