Brainco

Commercial Counsel

Who can apply: US-based role. The employer has not said which states are eligible — confirm before applying.
Location as listed by the employer: “San Francisco Bay Area”
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About this role

Brainco is hiring for a Commercial Counsel role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • J.D. and active bar membership (California admission or eligibility to waive in strongly preferred).
  • 5-8 years of legal experience, with a combination of large law firm and in-house experience at a tech company.
  • Strong background negotiating complex commercial contracts, preferably in SaaS, AI, or enterprise software, including a track record of leading the negotiation of major deals with C-level execs.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written; able to partner with both legal and non-legal stakeholders and translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
  • A proactive mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Sound judgement and a pragmatic approach — protective of the company’s interests without being an obstacle to getting deals done.

Summarized from the employer's posting — check the full posting for every requirement.