Commercial Counsel at Greenhouse | Remote Legal Job

Commercial Counsel at Greenhouse

United States

$128.3k - $166.9k

<div class="content-intro"><p>Our <a href="https://www.greenhouse.com/mission" target="_blank">mission</a> at Greenhouse is to make hiring work for everyone – so we go to great lengths to hire great people because we believe that they’re the foundation of our success. At Greenhouse, you’ll join a team that collaborates purposefully, fosters inclusivity, and communicates with transparency and accountability so we can achieve our mission.</p> <p>Join us to do the best work of your career, solving meaningful problems with remarkable teams.</p></div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Greenhouse is looking for a<strong> Commercial Counsel</strong></span><strong> </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">to join our team!</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></em>As Commercial Counsel at Greenhouse, you'll be a key legal partner to our Sales organization, owning day-to-day commercial contract negotiations from first draft through signature for a high volume of SaaS customer deals. You'll balance speed with sound risk management while reducing deal cycle times and building resilience into our commercial legal support as the business grows.</p> <h2><strong>Who will love this job</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>A deal-maker - </strong>you enjoy finding the path from "we need to think about it" to "signed, sealed, delivered," while keeping sound legal judgment at the table.</li> <li><strong>A contract detective - </strong>you can spot the important details, untangle tricky language, and turn legal fine print into clear, practical guidance.</li> <li><strong>A business partner - </strong>you build strong relationships with Sales and cross-functional teams, bringing a collaborative mindset and knowing when to advise, negotiate, or escalate.</li> <li><strong>A workflow wizard - </strong>you love making processes smoother, using smart tools to help the team work more efficiently without letting quality or compliance fall through the cracks.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Draft and negotiate customer-facing SaaS agreements, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, SLAs, and related documents, escalating complex or non-standard terms to senior counsel as needed.</li> <li>Support commercial negotiations end-to-end, helping structure deals that balance customer needs with Greenhouse's risk, operational, and compliance requirements.</li> <li>Partner with Sales and Deal Desk as a primary Legal contact for mid-market and enterprise transactions, answering questions, resolving issues, and unblocking deals.</li> <li>Manage data privacy and security aspects of deals by handling DPA negotiations and collaborating with Security/IT on customer security questionnaires and related reviews.</li> <li>Build and improve scalable contracting processes, workflows, templates, and playbooks (including through AI-powered tools) to reduce friction in the sales cycle and increase throughput over time.</li> <li>Enable the Sales organization by developing training materials, self-service resources, and guidance on common contract terms so reps can navigate routine issues independently.</li> <li>Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, liability, and compliance issues in a practical, business-oriented way that aligns with Greenhouse's strategic priorities.</li> <li>Additional projects and responsibilities as business needs require.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>You should have</strong></h2> <ul> <li>A JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</li> <li>3-5 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years focused on commercial / transactional work (in-house SaaS experience preferred).</li> <li>Working knowledge of B2B SaaS agreements, including MSAs, SaaS terms, AI addendums, SLAs, and data processing agreements.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of concurrent contract negotiations and prioritize effectively under time pressure with strong attention to detail.</li> <li>Experience using, or a willingness to adopt, AI-powered contract review and workflow tools, along with a comfort level navigating questions about AI in customer contracts.</li> <li>Working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and related privacy frameworks as they relate to commercial contracting.</li> <li>A track record as a strong relationship builder with sales leaders and business partner, and the judgment to know when to push back, compromise, or escalate.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts in clear, plain language tailored to different audiences.</li> <li>Familiarity with HR tech, recruiting, or workforce software, a plus.</li> <li>Experience with AI/ML contract terms and emerging AI regulations, a plus.</li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Y<span style="font-weight: 400;">our own unique talents! Your background has given you a unique perspective and set of transferable skills that aren't always in alignment with a given role - but those are qualities we value at Greenhouse. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we still strongly encourage you to apply</span></span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked</span></em><a href="https://www.greenhouse.io/ccpa-candidate"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></em></a><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The national pay range for this role is $128,300 - $166,900. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. Certain roles may be eligible for additional compensation, including stock option awards, bonuses, and merit increases. Additionally, certain roles have the opportunity to receive sales commissions that are based on the terms of the sales commission plan applicable to the role.</span></em></p> <p><em>Greenhouse provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life insurance, mental health resources, financial wellness benefits, and a fully paid parental leave program. For US-based employees, we offer short-term and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan and company match. U.S. based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 14 scheduled paid holidays and up to 80 hours of paid sick leave. Non-exempt employees accrue up to 20-25 days of paid vacation time annually, depending on tenure, and exempt employees have flexible paid time off (PTO).</em></p> <p><em>The anticipated closing date for this role is October 26th, 2026.</em></p> <p><em>#LI-SS1</em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2> <p>At Greenhouse, we live by our mission through <a href="https://www.greenhouse.com/interviewing-at-greenhouse" target="_blank">using our own product</a> to help us hire the right person for the job, every time. We’re committed to designing and responsibly using AI tools to transform how we work while keeping people at the center. We are a remote-first company and have shared office spaces in New York City and Ireland, and optional co-working spaces that give us flexibility to do our best work anywhere. We take an active role in our growth through a performance review program that’s committed to providing actionable feedback, and a bonus structure that rewards great performance. We believe that bringing together a variety of perspectives makes us a stronger company – and we nurture leaders who create an inclusive culture and invest into employee resource groups that celebrate our differences and life experiences. We’re proud to have built an <a href="https://www.greenhouse.com/awards" target="_blank">award-winning culture</a> that’s been recognized as Fortune’s Best Places to Work and Inc.’s Best Workplaces multiple years in a row. </p> <p>– </p> <p><em>Greenhouse Software is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to accommodations@greenhouse.io.</em></p> <p><em>Emails about job opportunities at Greenhouse Software are only offered by employees with @greenhouse.io email addresses. See </em><a href="https://www.greenhouse.com/candidate-phishing-scams" target="_blank"><em>this page</em></a><em> on our website if you suspect a phishing scam.</em></p></div>

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Commercial Counsel

Full Time

$128.3k - $166.9k

5 days ago

Our mission at Greenhouse is to make hiring work for everyone – so we go to great lengths to hire great people because we believe that they’re the foundation of our success.

United States

Mid

Commercial Contract Negotiation

SaaS Agreements

Legal Risk Management

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Job Description

Our mission at Greenhouse is to make hiring work for everyone – so we go to great lengths to hire great people because we believe that they’re the foundation of our success. At Greenhouse, you’ll join a team that collaborates purposefully, fosters inclusivity, and communicates with transparency and accountability so we can achieve our mission.

Join us to do the best work of your career, solving meaningful problems with remarkable teams.

Greenhouse is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our team!

As Commercial Counsel at Greenhouse, you'll be a key legal partner to our Sales organization, owning day-to-day commercial contract negotiations from first draft through signature for a high volume of SaaS customer deals. You'll balance speed with sound risk management while reducing deal cycle times and building resilience into our commercial legal support as the business grows.

Who will love this job

A deal-maker - you enjoy finding the path from "we need to think about it" to "signed, sealed, delivered," while keeping sound legal judgment at the table.
A contract detective - you can spot the important details, untangle tricky language, and turn legal fine print into clear, practical guidance.
A business partner - you build strong relationships with Sales and cross-functional teams, bringing a collaborative mindset and knowing when to advise, negotiate, or escalate.
A workflow wizard - you love making processes smoother, using smart tools to help the team work more efficiently without letting quality or compliance fall through the cracks.

What you’ll do

Draft and negotiate customer-facing SaaS agreements, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, SLAs, and related documents, escalating complex or non-standard terms to senior counsel as needed.
Support commercial negotiations end-to-end, helping structure deals that balance customer needs with Greenhouse's risk, operational, and compliance requirements.
Partner with Sales and Deal Desk as a primary Legal contact for mid-market and enterprise transactions, answering questions, resolving issues, and unblocking deals.
Manage data privacy and security aspects of deals by handling DPA negotiations and collaborating with Security/IT on customer security questionnaires and related reviews.
Build and improve scalable contracting processes, workflows, templates, and playbooks (including through AI-powered tools) to reduce friction in the sales cycle and increase throughput over time.
Enable the Sales organization by developing training materials, self-service resources, and guidance on common contract terms so reps can navigate routine issues independently.
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, liability, and compliance issues in a practical, business-oriented way that aligns with Greenhouse's strategic priorities.
Additional projects and responsibilities as business needs require.

You should have

A JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
3-5 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years focused on commercial / transactional work (in-house SaaS experience preferred).
Working knowledge of B2B SaaS agreements, including MSAs, SaaS terms, AI addendums, SLAs, and data processing agreements.
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of concurrent contract negotiations and prioritize effectively under time pressure with strong attention to detail.
Experience using, or a willingness to adopt, AI-powered contract review and workflow tools, along with a comfort level navigating questions about AI in customer contracts.
Working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and related privacy frameworks as they relate to commercial contracting.
A track record as a strong relationship builder with sales leaders and business partner, and the judgment to know when to push back, compromise, or escalate.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts in clear, plain language tailored to different audiences.
Familiarity with HR tech, recruiting, or workforce software, a plus.
Experience with AI/ML contract terms and emerging AI regulations, a plus.
Your own unique talents! Your background has given you a unique perspective and set of transferable skills that aren't always in alignment with a given role - but those are qualities we value at Greenhouse. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we still strongly encourage you to apply

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

The national pay range for this role is $128,300 - $166,900. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. Certain roles may be eligible for additional compensation, including stock option awards, bonuses, and merit increases. Additionally, certain roles have the opportunity to receive sales commissions that are based on the terms of the sales commission plan applicable to the role.

Greenhouse provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life insurance, mental health resources, financial wellness benefits, and a fully paid parental leave program. For US-based employees, we offer short-term and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan and company match. U.S. based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 14 scheduled paid holidays and up to 80 hours of paid sick leave. Non-exempt employees accrue up to 20-25 days of paid vacation time annually, depending on tenure, and exempt employees have flexible paid time off (PTO).

The anticipated closing date for this role is October 26th, 2026.

#LI-SS1

Who we are

At Greenhouse, we live by our mission through using our own product to help us hire the right person for the job, every time. We’re committed to designing and responsibly using AI tools to transform how we work while keeping people at the center. We are a remote-first company and have shared office spaces in New York City and Ireland, and optional co-working spaces that give us flexibility to do our best work anywhere. We take an active role in our growth through a performance review program that’s committed to providing actionable feedback, and a bonus structure that rewards great performance. We believe that bringing together a variety of perspectives makes us a stronger company – and we nurture leaders who create an inclusive culture and invest into employee resource groups that celebrate our differences and life experiences. We’re proud to have built an award-winning culture that’s been recognized as Fortune’s Best Places to Work and Inc.’s Best Workplaces multiple years in a row.

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Greenhouse Software is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to accommodations@greenhouse.io.

Emails about job opportunities at Greenhouse Software are only offered by employees with @greenhouse.io email addresses. See this page on our website if you suspect a phishing scam.

Requirements

partner with sales and deal desk as a primary legal contact for mid-market and enterprise transactions, answering questions, resolving issues, and unblocking deals.
manage data privacy and security aspects of deals by handling dpa negotiations and collaborating with security/it on customer security questionnaires and related reviews.
build and improve scalable contracting processes, workflows, templates, and playbooks (including through ai-powered tools) to reduce friction in the sales cycle and increase throughput over time.
enable the sales organization by developing training materials, self-service resources, and guidance on common contract terms so reps can navigate routine issues independently.
advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, liability, and compliance issues in a practical, business-oriented way that aligns with greenhouse's strategic priorities.
additional projects and responsibilities as business needs require.

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off

Skills

Commercial Contract Negotiation

SaaS Agreements

Legal Risk Management

Data Privacy

GDPR

CCPA

Contract Drafting

Sales Partnership

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