Greenhouse ·
contractLegal Counsel - Commercial
Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
Notes
['Hybrid - 3 days/week in-office', '6+ years legal experience required']
Experience required
6-6 years experienceAbout the Role We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic attorney based in San Francisco to join our small but mighty Legal team. You will partner closely with Sales, Partnerships, Procurement, and other cross‑functional teams to negotiate commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and partners. You will report to the Senior Director of Legal, Commercial and will be based in San Francisco with a 3 day/week in‑office requirement. Responsibilities Serve as a primary Legal point of contact for go‑to‑market and procurement deals, providing clear, practical advice to relevant teams. Independently manage and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, partnership, and reseller agreements. Partner with cross‑functional teams to design and improve scalable contracting processes, playbooks, and tools that increase deal velocity. Draft, maintain, and iterate on agreement templates, playbooks, and fallback positions. Participate in and advise on Vercel regional expansion strategies. Use AI tools to build and refine workflows and processes that help the team work more efficiently and consistently. Contribute to other Legal work as needed, including supporting commercial deals in EMEA and APAC, or product, privacy, or security initiatives. Requirements Qualified and in good standing in California or another US jurisdiction. 6+ years of legal experience, including 2+ years of in‑house commercial experience at a technology company (ideally AI, SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS). Deeply familiar with US privacy regulations. Strong understanding of AI and cloud‑based services and the associated global regulatory landscape. Demonstrated skill and experience with using AI to build tools, workflows, and processes. Excellent judgment, risk‑assessment and mitigation skills. Clear and concise communicator. Proven ability to independently negotiate technology agreements with enterprise customers and vendors. Strong prioritization and organization skills. Eligibility Qualified and in good standing in California or another US jurisdiction. 6+ years legal experience required.
Skills for this role
| Role | Legal Counsel - Commercial |
|---|---|
| Company | Vercel |
| Location | Hybrid - San Francisco |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-24 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Legal Counsel - Commercial at Vercel: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Legal Counsel - Commercial role at Vercel?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; 6-6 years of experience.
- What skills does the Legal Counsel - Commercial role require?
- The listing highlights Contract negotiation, Legal drafting, AI tools, US privacy regulations, Risk assessment, Process improvement. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Vercel has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Legal Counsel - Commercial position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as hybrid, with Hybrid - San Francisco as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Vercel has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Legal Counsel - Commercial role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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