Base: $220,000 to $240,000 annually; bonus/equity:...
On-site
3+ years commercial transaction experience
In-house legal operations infrastructure building
Hands-on deployment of ai tools in legal context
Nextdoor is seeking a Commercial Counsel who acts as both a trusted lawyer and a systems builder to support the global revenue team
Job Summary
Nextdoor is seeking a Commercial Counsel who acts as both a trusted lawyer and a systems builder to support the global revenue team.
The role requires actively using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to challenge thinking and automate parts of the contract lifecycle.
Candidates will receive a starting salary between $220,000 and $240,000 plus equity grants and comprehensive health benefits including OneMedical membership.
Matching Summary
Nextdoor is seeking a Commercial Counsel who acts as both a trusted lawyer and a systems builder to support the global revenue team.
Salary
Base: $220,000 to $240,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Meaningful equity grant with quarterly vesting starting within 3 months; Benefits: 100% covered employee-only health plan option and OneMedical membership
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
3+ years commercial transaction experience
In-house legal operations infrastructure building
Hands-on deployment of AI tools in legal context
Drafting and negotiating digital ad sales contracts
Builder mindset for systems and workflow design
Nice-to-have
Early legal hire experience at startup or scale-up
Background in ad-tech, marketing, or media buying
Experience with global advertising and privacy laws
Knowledge of UK and Canada legal frameworks
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Key Requirements
J.D. from nationally recognized law school
Admitted to any state bar
Minimum 3 years relevant legal experience
At least 1 year in-house tech/digital media experience