Posted in

Commercial Counsel

Commercial Counsel

CompanySkydio
LocationSan Mateo, CA, USA
Salary$144100 – $233750
TypeFull-Time
DegreesJD
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • You hold a Juris Doctor and are admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • You have 4+ years of experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, ideally with a high-growth startup or similarly fast-paced environment.
  • You excel at structuring and negotiating deals, communicating clearly, and providing actionable, business-oriented guidance.
  • You manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and follow-through.
  • You thrive in collaborative settings, understanding that building strong relationships across departments is vital to success.
  • You’re comfortable with ambiguity, eager to problem-solve, and take the initiative to drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including enterprise sales, SaaS, partnership, vendor and supply chain agreements, and master services agreements.
  • Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to streamline contract management and align with business objectives.
  • Work closely with Sales, Finance, and other departments to understand strategic goals and address legal considerations.
  • Oversee the contract lifecycle through our CLM platform and other business applications, ensuring a smooth, speedy and compliant process.
  • Offer pragmatic and business-focused legal advice on a range of issues, including product counseling and privacy considerations, as needed.
  • Contribute to Skydio’s entrepreneurial culture by exploring fresh ideas, identifying risk areas, and finding smart, creative ways to address them.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with product counseling, data privacy, and regulatory issues relevant to robotics is a plus.
  • Experience with international, federal, state or local government contracting is ideal.