Senior Commercial Lawyer
| Company | X |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution. Must be admitted to practice law in California
- 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least 3 years focused on commercial transactions, preferably in the technology, media, or digital platform industries
- Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Ability to translate legal risks into business-friendly advice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
- Experience with international commercial transactions or cross-border agreements
- Knowledge of platform-specific regulations (e.g., content moderation, user-generated content)
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, procurement contracts, licensing agreements, content agreements, strategic partnership deals, SaaS agreements, and advertising contracts
- Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders (e.g., business development, sales, marketing, and procurement and finance teams) on commercial transactions, partnerships, and new products
- Identify and mitigate legal and business risks in commercial arrangements, ensuring alignment with X’s strategic goals and compliance obligations
- Support strategic partnerships and collaborations by structuring agreements that protect X’s interests while fostering innovation and growth
- Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including consumer protection, advertising standards, and international trade
- Work closely with finance, accounting, operations, and product teams to align legal strategies with business priorities
- Develop and implement templates, playbooks, and processes to streamline commercial legal operations and enhance efficiency
- Assist in resolving commercial disputes, including managing pre-litigation negotiations and coordinating with the internal litigation team
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting X’s business, particularly in technology, media, and digital platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- In-house experience at a tech company or experience at a top-tier law firm advising tech clients is highly desirable