As Lead Commercial Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Numerator’s business leaders, providing strategic and pragmatic legal counsel on a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will lead contract negotiations, develop scalable legal processes, manage a global team, and help the business navigate complex legal challenges. This is a high-impact role that requires a proactive, business-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. What You’ll Do: + Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, data licensing agreements, vendor contracts,and strategic partnership agreements. + Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess legal risks in contractual arrangements and propose practical solutions to mitigate them. + Regulatory Compliance: Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Stay ahead of emerging legal trends affecting technology and data-driven businesses. + Process Improvement: Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and scalable processes to drive efficiency and consistency across the organization. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with teams across Sales, Product, and Finance to provide timely and pragmatic legal advice that aligns with business objectives and financial goals. + Strategic Counsel: Advise on complex transactions, including those involving emerging technologies, data privacy, and security. + Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior legal team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal function. + Juris Doctor (JD) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. + 5-7+ years of experience, ideally mostly in an in-house legal department, with a focus on SaaS, technology, or data-driven businesses. + Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. + Strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their application to technology transactions. + Exceptional business judgment and the ability to provide clear, strategic advice in ambiguous situations. + Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building trust and strong relationships with stakeholders. Bonus Points For: + Experience supporting a global organization. + Familiarity with intellectual property, data security, or regulatory compliance issues. + Prior exposure to high-risk transactions involving emerging technologies or complex data licensing.