Commercial Counsel

Solutus Legal Search

. Leading contract review and negotiation efforts in support of commercial and procurement activities, serving as a primary legal partner to business stakeholders.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading contract review and negotiation efforts in support of commercial and procurement activities, serving as a primary legal partner to business stakeholders.
Identifying and mitigating legal and business risks in commercial agreements, while providing practical, solutions-oriented guidance to drive transactions forward.
Designing and improving contract templates, playbooks, and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability, including supporting contract management systems and training business partners.
Advising on healthcare regulatory, privacy, and compliance considerations, as well as contract interpretation, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 4-7 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in healthcare, technology, or SaaS environments.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Experience supporting commercial teams, including sales and procurement functions, in an in-house or high-growth environment.
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks, privacy considerations, and contract interpretation in a regulated industry.
Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and an interest in leveraging technology, including AI tools, to improve legal processes.
Strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k company match
Modern life stipends
Tools for family and fertility planning

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract reviewcontract negotiationdrafting commercial agreementscontract interpretationcontract lifecycle managementhealthcare regulatory complianceprivacy considerationssolutions-oriented guidancerisk mitigationworkflow design

Soft Skills

strong judgmentcommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesindependent workcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillstraining

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active bar membership