Lead Counsel, Commercial

The L Suite (TechGC)

Lead Counsel responsible for commercial legal operations at Chainguard, focusing on enterprise negotiations and legal team management. Shaping the legal function in cybersecurity and open source innovation.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial legal practices, including drafting and negotiating agreements, managing legal teams, and providing strategic risk advice. Proficient in navigating US privacy frameworks and compliance within regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare.

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Commercial Legal ExperienceLegal Team ManagementCommercial Contracting ExpertiseOpen Source LicensingUS Privacy Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Enterprise DealsRisk-Calibrated Legal AdviceOpen Source ComplianceCybersecurity Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic AlignmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesHealthcareDefenseInsurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the US commercial legal team
Manage a portfolio of enterprise deals
Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
Align US practices with global legal strategy
Provide risk-calibrated advice to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of commercial legal experience
Active bar membership
Proven experience in legal team management
Expertise in commercial contracting, open source licensing, and US privacy frameworks
Experience negotiating with regulated customers in financial services, healthcare, defense, and insurance
Familiarity with open source compliance and experience in cybersecurity or cloud infrastructure is preferred.

Benefits

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