Senior Product and Commercial Counsel

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$180k–$250k

H1B: no

Planetscale Senior Product and Commercial Counsel at PlanetScale responsible for commercial negotiations and advising on product and privacy matters. Works directly with leadership to shape business decisions.

Responsibilities

You combine strong legal judgment with business understanding. You distinguish material risks from theoretical ones and find workable paths forward.
You lead with empathy. You listen carefully, understand other people’s goals and pressures, and build trust with colleagues and counterparties.
You communicate clearly. You explain complex issues in plain language and tailor your advice to the audience. Your colleagues know what you recommend and why.
You enjoy ownership. You’re comfortable making decisions, moving work forward independently, and recognizing when to seek input.
You’re curious about technology. You want to understand how our products work and are comfortable asking engineers questions, tracing data flows, and learning unfamiliar concepts.
You thrive in a small team. You’re equally willing to negotiate a complex agreement, help a colleague work through a question, or improve a process.
A J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice in your work location.
At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience negotiating technology transactions.

Qualification

Strong drafting and negotiation skillsIn-house experience at a SaaSExperience advising SalesFamiliarity with AI

Required

Experience advising technology businesses on customer and vendor agreements, privacy, and data protection.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate technical and commercial details into clear contractual terms.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across functions.
The judgment and organizational skills to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-moving environment.
In-house experience at a SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or other technology company.
Experience advising Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Security teams.
Familiarity with AI, open source software, intellectual property licensing, or international data protection requirements.
Experience supporting enterprise customers, strategic partnerships, or new business models.

Preferred

In-house experience at a SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or other technology company
Experience advising Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Security teams
Familiarity with AI, open source software, intellectual property licensing, or international data protection requirements
Experience supporting enterprise customers, strategic partnerships, or new business models