Commercial Counsel

Nextdoor

Dallas, TX, United States
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

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