Commercial Counsel
Storm2
California, United States · Posted October 17, 2026
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This listing does not state pay. Across 36 open commercial counsel listings that state pay, the middle half runs $189,000 to $241,500 and the median is $211,500.
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About the job
Commercial Counsel
Location: San Francisco (Hybrid) preferred, remote considered
The Opportunity
A fast-growing payments company is looking for a hands-on Commercial Counsel to support its expanding business. This is a brand-new role, created by company and team growth. You will be the legal partner for commercial deals, helping the business move quickly while managing risk, and you will help build a scalable legal function.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, negotiate and redline commercial agreements with customers, partners and vendors.
Advise the business on legal risk across payments products and partnerships.
Partner with Product, Sales and Underwriting teams to support deal execution.
Build templates, playbooks and processes that speed up contracting.
Give clear, practical legal guidance to non-legal stakeholders.
Ideal Background
Law degree and active license to practise.
Strong commercial contracting experience in payments, fintech or financial services.
Confident negotiating and redlining complex agreements.
Comfortable working independently as an individual contributor in a fast-moving environment.
Clear communicator who balances risk with business goals.