Commercial Counsel

Commercial Counsel @ ClayWe're looking for a Commercial Counsel to help shape and scale our commercial legal frameworks as we continue our rapid growth. As a trusted legal partner, you'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across all teams to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice that supports Clay's expansion while effectively managing risk. This is a unique opportunity to help build our legal function from the ground up and make a significant impact on Clay's futureparticularly as we navigate international expansion and an evolving data ecosystem. What You'll DoLead our commercial contracting efforts by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements including customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnerships, licensing deals, NDAs, and SaaS agreementsPartner closely with Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams as a trusted advisor, providing clear, solution-oriented legal guidance that helps accelerate business objectivesDrive our corporate governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring we're operating effectively while adhering to applicable laws and regulationsDevelop and implement scalable legal processes, templates, and policies that improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk managementHelp identify and proactively address legal risks across the business as we scale internationally and expand our data partnershipsWhat You'll BringJ.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the U.S.4-7+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience (at a SaaS or AI company preferred)Strong track record drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the technology sectorDemonstrated ability to handle diverse legal matters independently while maintaining excellent judgmentClear communication style with a business-minded, pragmatic approach to problem-solvingExperience with technology companies, SaaS businesses, or data privacy matters is a plus