Commercial Counsel

As a Commercial Counsel at Signifyd, your key responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various vendor agreements such as MSAs and SaaS contracts. You will also contribute to cross-functional projects, advise on complex legal and business issues, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering teams. Your role is vital for ensuring that all legal contract provisions align with business standards and providing effective legal solutions.

To qualify for the Commercial Counsel role at Signifyd, you should have a JD degree and be admitted to a state bar. Additionally, at least 3 years of experience in commercial law or technology transactions is desirable. You should be skilled in negotiating contracts independently and possess excellent organizational and communication abilities.

The Commercial Counsel position at Signifyd offers flexibility in working arrangements. You can choose to work fully remote, from home, or from one of our offices located in San Jose, Seattle, Denver, or NYC, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking work-life balance.

Signifyd offers a comprehensive set of benefits for the Commercial Counsel position, including an unlimited discretionary time off policy, 401K match, stock options, annual performance bonuses, and health insurance. Additional perks include on-demand therapy for all employees, a dedicated learning budget, and flexible spending accounts.

At Signifyd, supporting professional growth is a key priority. As a Commercial Counsel, you will join a lean team with ample opportunities to make a direct impact on key supplier transactions. You'll also have the chance to collaborate across various teams, thus enhancing your skill set and expanding your professional network within the company.

In answering this question, highlight specific examples of vendor agreements you've negotiated, detailing the types of contracts and the challenges you faced. Emphasize your negotiation strategies and how they align with business objectives, demonstrating your ability to balance legal considerations with practical outcomes.

Discuss your approach to aligning legal compliance with business objectives. Share examples of how you've worked with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet legal standards without hampering productivity. Emphasize your ability to communicate legal concepts in a way that resonates with non-legal colleagues.

Provide insights into your collaborative approach. You might mention using regular communication channels, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and being open to feedback. Use specific instances to illustrate how collaboration led to successful outcomes in your previous roles.

When responding to this, focus on a complex legal issue you've navigated, explaining the context, your analysis, and the resolution. It’s beneficial to showcase your critical thinking and problem-solving skills and how those contributed to the firm’s success.

Emphasize the importance of creative problem-solving in the legal field. Share specific instances where you've had to think outside the box to arrive at solutions that benefited your client or company, particularly in high-pressure or rapidly changing environments.

Discuss your organizational skills and tools or methods you use for prioritization, such as project management software or time management techniques. Share examples of how you've effectively handled overlapping deadlines or competing priorities in your past roles.

In your answer, relate your knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and any other relevant privacy frameworks. Share how this expertise has informed your past work, especially in terms of advising clients or structuring agreements to ensure compliance with these laws.

Reflect on qualities such as adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance legal risks with business needs. Provide examples from your experience that showcase how these qualities have helped you succeed in your legal career.

Mention industry publications, legal seminars, online courses, and networking with other professionals as means of staying informed. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how this has positively impacted your work as a Commercial Counsel.

Articulate your interest in Signifyd’s mission and how it aligns with your professional aspirations. Discuss what excites you about the role and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative legal environment.