Commercial Counsel
Distyl AI
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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About the role
- Own and drive Distyl’s commercial contracting framework (enterprise and partner agreements), ensuring repeatability, consistency, and legal defensibility at scale.
- Lead contract negotiations end-to-end with strategic customers and partners, including drafting terms that balance business objectives with risk tolerance.
- Design and implement scalable systems (templates, playbooks, workflows) that reduce cycle times and elevate legal quality across teams.
- Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Product, Finance) to align legal strategy with business objectives and to unblock deals.
- Assess and manage legal risk in commercial and regulatory contexts, advising business partners with clarity and practical solutions.
- Continuously improve internal standards, tooling, and best practices to support Distyl’s rapid growth while maintaining legal resilience.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
- 12+ years of experience in commercial contracts and corporate legal work (5+ in-house).
- Proven track record leading end-to-end negotiations on complex commercial agreements.
- Exceptional communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to translate legal risk into pragmatic business guidance.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build systems and processes that scale with the business.
Benefits
- 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
- Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
- Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
- A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
commercial contractscontract negotiationslegal risk assessmentdrafting termsscalable systems designworkflow implementationlegal quality improvementcontract templatesplaybooks
Soft Skills
exceptional communicationattention to detailpragmatic business guidancecross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipstrategic thinking
Certifications
J.D.active bar admission