Smartling · 1 month ago
Jr. Commercial Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expSmartling is a profitable company focused on localization and translation services, backed by Battery Ventures. They are seeking a highly motivated Junior or Associate Commercial Counsel to join their legal team, focusing on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements to support sales and partnerships while ensuring compliance with company policies and managing risk.
Content Delivery NetworkInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNatural Language Processing
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription agreements, Master services agreements, Professional services agreements, Vendor and supplier agreements, Strategic partnership and reseller agreements, Confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and AI addenda
Ensure contract terms align with company policies, risk tolerances, and business objectives
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders across sales, partnerships, product, procurement, and operations teams
Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving domestic and international regulatory landscape (including GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy/data security regulations)
Support the development and maintenance of playbooks, contract templates, and negotiation guidelines
Contribute to team knowledge in specialized areas such as intellectual property, data protection, SaaS licensing, open-source usage, and AI training data considerations
Train and advise business teams on contract processes and negotiation best practices
Collaborate with senior counsel and company leadership on broader legal initiatives, including policy development and compliance programs
Balance competing priorities and provide clear, decisive guidance in a fast-paced environment
Perform other related legal duties and special projects as needed to support broader business objectives
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing
2–4 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Experience with commercial transactions such as SaaS, IP licensing, strategic alliances, and vendor agreements
Strong understanding of data protection and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) as applied to commercial contracts
Familiarity with cloud services, technology, and professional services contracting
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers in a clear, concise manner
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters simultaneously
Practical judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business goals
A proactive, collaborative teammate with a strong client-service orientation
Intellectual curiosity and an interest in emerging issues related to translation/localization services, SaaS, and AI
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML contracts and knowledge of how training data is used in building AI models
Benefits
401(k) + company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Flexible PTO + 11 holidays; generous parental leave
Employee referral program
Apple equipment
Company
Smartling
Smartling is a language service and technology provider helping customers to localize content across devices and platforms.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$223.32MKey Investors
Battery VenturesICONIQ GrowthTenaya Capital
2021-12-02Series E· $160M
2014-05-21Series D· $25M
2013-10-09Series C· $24M
Leadership Team
Bryan Murphy
Chief Executive Officer
Frank Miele
CFO
Recent News
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