Hybrid Commercial Counsel

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About the role

  • Commercial Counsel managing legal frameworks for AI company focusing on commercial contracts and operational efficiency. Driving legal outcomes that influence growth and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive Distyl’s commercial contracting framework (enterprise and partner agreements), ensuring repeatability, consistency, and legal defensibility at scale.
  • Lead contract negotiations end-to-end with strategic customers and partners, including drafting terms that balance business objectives with risk tolerance.
  • Design and implement scalable systems (templates, playbooks, workflows) that reduce cycle times and elevate legal quality across teams.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Product, Finance) to align legal strategy with business objectives and to unblock deals.
  • Assess and manage legal risk in commercial and regulatory contexts, advising business partners with clarity and practical solutions.
  • Continuously improve internal standards, tooling, and best practices to support Distyl’s rapid growth while maintaining legal resilience.

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
  • 12+ years of experience in commercial contracts and corporate legal work (5+ in-house).
  • Proven track record leading end-to-end negotiations on complex commercial agreements.
  • Exceptional communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to translate legal risk into pragmatic business guidance.
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build systems and processes that scale with the business.

Benefits

  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
  • Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
  • Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
  • A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence

Job title

Commercial Counsel

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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