BigCommerce’s mission is to help merchants sell more at every stage of growth, from small startups, to mid-market businesses to large enterprises. We focus on being the best ecommerce platform so our customers can focus on what matters most: growing their businesses.
We are equally passionate about growing our employee’s careers and providing them an incredible experience as we rapidly expand across the globe. We are proud to have been recognized numerous times for our product and workplace culture. We empower our people and customers to build, innovate and grow, so together we can redefine the ecommerce industry.
BigCommerce is disrupting the e-commerce industry as the SaaS leader for fast- growing, mid-market businesses. We enable our customers to build intuitive and engaging stores to support every stage of their growth.
Named a “Best Place to Work” in Austin in 2024, BigCommerce is looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel to help support the company’s growth and profitability by providing legal counsel on various commercial and strategic transactions in a high-growth environment, while simultaneously balancing the company’s legal & compliance obligations. The role will interact with senior leadership of various units and divisions of the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a trusted advisor to various company functions (including sales, procurement, strategic business development and customer success services) by providing counsel on commercial transactions, as well as a wide range of legal and corporate matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including inbound and outbound SaaS and related service agreements, DPAs & DSAs, referral and strategic partnership agreements, consulting/professional services agreements, and nondisclosure agreements
- Advise on legal issues and risks raised by our product offering and business strategies
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company’s business operations, product, market, customers and competitors
- Drive compliance in day-to-day activities, including providing training and counseling on compliance matters
- Establish rapport and working relationships at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel
- Perform other general legal and/or business duties and functions as may be required by business needs
Who You Are
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active membership in at least one state bar association
- At least 4-5+ years’ legal experience in a top regional or national law firm and/or fast-paced, in-house legal department supporting various business units
- Strong academic credentials
- Knowledgeable and experienced in contract law and commercial contract negotiations
- Substantial experience negotiating inbound and outbound SaaS and software agreements
- Understanding of - and demonstrated skill to negotiate on - data privacy and security considerations, particularly GDPR and CCPA, and familiarity with other areas of law and in-house practice such as compliance, insurance, contract management, operations, etc.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Fluency translating legal advice into actionable guidance for innovative business teams
- Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions
This description is intended to serve as a summary of key duties and responsibilities and may not contain a comprehensive list of activities.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at BigCommerce
Our employees make the difference. At BigCommerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need an accommodation in order to interview at BigCommerce, please let us know during any of your interactions with our recruiting team.
Learn more about the BigCommerce team, culture and benefits at https://careers.bigcommerce.com.
