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VercelLegal Counsel - Commercial
Vercel is seeking an attorney to join its legal team as a Commercial Legal Counsel. Vercel acts as an infrastructure company that supports developers and agents…
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Vercel is seeking an attorney to join its legal team as a Commercial Legal Counsel. Vercel acts as an infrastructure company that supports developers and agents in building software. In this position, the attorney will operate out of the San Francisco office, with a requirement to work on-site three days per week, and will report to the Senior Director of Legal, Commercial. This role centers on managing a busy deal…
Job Description
Vercel is seeking an attorney to join its legal team as a Commercial Legal Counsel. Vercel acts as an infrastructure company that supports developers and agents in building software. In this position, the attorney will operate out of the San Francisco office, with a requirement to work on-site three days per week, and will report to the Senior Director of Legal, Commercial.
This role centers on managing a busy deal pipeline and partnering with departments such as Sales, Partnerships, and Procurement. The professional chosen will negotiate commercial agreements, utilize artificial intelligence tools to improve contracting processes, and potentially assist with product development projects. The position suits an enthusiastic attorney with relevant technology industry experience who can manage multiple fast-moving workstreams independently.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary legal point of contact for go-to-market and procurement transactions
- Negotiate and manage customer, vendor, partnership, and reseller agreements independently
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable contracting processes, tools, and playbooks
- Draft and maintain agreement templates, fallback positions, and playbooks
- Provide advice on regional expansion strategies
- Leverage artificial intelligence tools to build workflows and improve operational efficiency
- Contribute to other legal initiatives, including product, privacy, security, and international commercial deals in EMEA and APAC
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California or another US jurisdiction
- Minimum of six years of legal experience, including at least two years in-house at a technology company
- Familiarity with US privacy regulations and ability to discuss privacy matters with customers
- Understanding of cloud-based services, artificial intelligence, and the global regulatory landscape
- Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence to create workflows, tools, and processes
- Capacity to negotiate technology agreements independently with enterprise customers and technology vendors
Qualifications
- Prior in-house experience specifically within AI, SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS companies
- Experience supporting channel and reseller partnerships
- Familiarity with using Vercel products and services
- Proficiency in languages other than English
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity
- Inclusive healthcare package
- Mentorship opportunities and event attendance support
- Flexible time off
- Work gear provided along with a work-from-home budget
- Base pay range between $207,000 and $253,000 for San Francisco, California
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
This position is based in San Francisco with an on-site requirement of three days per week.
What is the salary range for the Legal Counsel - Commercial position?
For the San Francisco, California location, the base pay range is $207,000 to $253,000, with actual pay determined by job-related skills, experience, and location.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have at least six years of legal experience, which includes a minimum of two years working in-house at a technology company, and must be in good standing in California or another US jurisdiction.
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