Lead Commercial Legal Counsel

GitLab

United States
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: equity compensa...
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Negotiate complex commercial agreements
Enterprise software and saas contracts
Ai-related contract terms expertise
** GitLab is seeking a Lead Commercial Legal Counsel to oversee its commercial contracting across the Americas, providing legal guidance, managing risks, and supporting strategic transactions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial and technology transactions, particularly with software-related agreements, and will work in a remote, high-performance culture that values innovation. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading strategic transactions and providing practical legal guidance for complex enterprise deals across the Americas.
  • The position requires advising Sales leadership on negotiation strategy while managing risk in software, AI, and partnership agreements.
  • GitLab offers flexible benefits including a Growth and Development Fund, equity compensation, and support for a home office environment.

Matching Summary

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** GitLab is seeking a Lead Commercial Legal Counsel to oversee its commercial contracting across the Americas, providing legal guidance, managing risks, and supporting strategic transactions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial and technology transactions, particularly with software-related agreements, and will work in a remote, high-performance culture that values innovation. **

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan included; Benefits: Flexible Paid Time Off, parental leave, home office support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements
  • Enterprise software and SaaS contracts
  • AI-related contract terms expertise
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Template and playbook development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in high-volume strategic matters
  • Remote work collaboration skills
  • Mentoring junior legal colleagues
  • Asynchronous communication proficiency

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in a U.S. state
  • Substantial experience in commercial technology transactions

Work Rights

Not specified

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