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
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