Commercial Counsel

Company overview

LucidLink is a fast-growing startup on a mission to make data instantly and securely accessible from everywhere. As remote and hybrid work has become the new normal, our cloud-based technology enables teams to instantly access files and collaborate from anywhere in a familiar format that works like a local hard drive.

LucidLink’s solution is designed for workflows involving huge files, massive data sets and real-time collaboration. Our customers include the world’s most creative companies like Paramount, Warner Brothers, Epic Games, Spotify, A+E and Netflix. We were founded in 2016 by storage industry experts and support over one billion customer files across more than 40+ countries. LucidLink is headquartered in San Francisco, California, has an engineering office in Sofia, Bulgaria, and remote employees across North America, Europe, and Australia.

Reasons to join LucidLink:

• Tackle big challenges: You’ll have the chance to solve complex, high-stakes problems that redefine how teams collaborate globally. By starting with the Media & Entertainment industry and expanding into data-intensive sectors, you’ll gain deep insight into cutting-edge technologies and play a role in shaping the future of global workflows.

• Values-led culture: Our values don’t just exist on paper—they guide every decision and interaction. You’ll thrive in an environment where integrity, innovation, and empathy are at the core of how we operate, empowering you to grow personally and professionally.

• Hypergrowth journey: Joining a company with triple-digit growth rates means unparalleled opportunities for advancement, learning, and being part of an exciting journey toward unicorn status. You’ll experience the adrenaline of startup speed combined with the satisfaction of building something truly impactful.

• Immediate impact: At LucidLink, your work will matter—immediately. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of 170+ builders working at startup speed, where your ideas and actions will create tangible, exponential results that contribute to our collective success.

• Comprehensive benefits: We believe in investing in our people. With unlimited PTO, a competitive salary, stock options, and full health coverage, you’ll feel supported both professionally and personally while enjoying a strong work-life balance.

The Opportunity
We are looking for an excited, motivated and collaborative Commercial Counsel to join our small legal team. You’ll draft and negotiate commercial partnerships, vendor, and sales agreements. You’ll help to maintain and update existing templates and contracting processes for our global products. You’ll make an immediate impact through sound business judgment and ability to translate business concepts to clear, legal drafting to protect the business and achieve business goals. This role is ideally suited for an individual who is eager to learn, has an ownership mentality, and thrives in a team-focused, fast-paced environment. With exposure in a high-growth technology startup this is a unique opportunity for someone to build a strong executive skillset. 

This role can be performed from anywhere in the United States. Note: we’re a global team with over half our colleagues in Europe, which will necessitate some early mornings if located in the western United States time zones.

What you will do: 

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts (sales and services agreements, and ancillary documents) with enterprise and mid-market customers

• Support business teams (sales in particular) by identifying and mitigating potential legal risks

• Lead customer-facing legal negotiations in partnership with the Sales team

• Develop and contribute to templates, forms, and playbooks to improve collaboration, and support enablement of the Sales team

• Take on additional product matters as needed, including supply and channel partnerships, feature licensing, and inbound license agreements

Who you are: 

• At least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, though more is welcome

• Must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar

• Strong understanding of contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance across the USA and EMEA.

• Understanding of  GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other relevant privacy laws applicable to SaaS strongly preferred

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a global company

• Excellent communication skills. You should be comfortable, confident, friendly, and capable of explaining complicated issues at the right level of detail for the audience

• Commitment to client service, with high emotional intelligence and the ability to perform well under pressure

The salary range provided for this position is an estimated guideline from a salary database. Total compensation for this position may also include equity, variable pay, and employee benefits. We consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, training, and skill sets; market conditions; and internal equity. Compensation ranges may also vary based on location.

LucidLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every requirement on the job description. You might be the right person for this role, or another one. We look forward to hearing from you.