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Fivetran

Moves business data into cloud analytics systems

Senior Commercial Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 9
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience negotiating commercial contracts at high-growth technology companies, with demonstrated experience and interest in data and privacy.
  • Expertise in global commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and finalizing complex sales agreements, SaaS and enterprise business-to-business transactions, and data processing agreements, including customer paper and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws.
  • Ability to build and optimize processes and procedures in partnership with legal operations.
  • Track record of high-volume, quick-turn execution of agreements that mitigate risk and support revenue growth, including customer-paper review.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • High attention to detail and self-initiative to drive impact and achievement.

Responsibilities

  • Independently lead review, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including enterprise customer agreements on customer paper, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
  • Serve as a designated legal partner to the enterprise sales team, providing practical guidance on deal strategy, contract negotiations, and escalations.
  • Develop and deliver sales training and communications to help teams navigate contracting requirements, understand changes to customer agreements, and engage Legal effectively.
  • Create and maintain negotiation playbooks and guidance that promote consistent legal positions, sound judgment, and alignment with internal stakeholders.
  • Enhance key commercial templates, including incorporating updates into contract management and automation tools.
  • Partner with Product and legal subject matter experts to assess how new offerings and product updates affect customer agreements and contracting practices.
  • Lead cross-functional improvements to commercial contracting processes, streamlining review, negotiation, and approvals while maintaining appropriate legal and business controls.
  • Monitor developments in SaaS contracting, data privacy, and industry practices, translating them into practical guidance for the business.
  • Provide guidance and share knowledge with commercial legal colleagues, contributing to the team's development and effectiveness.
  • Lead or contribute to special projects based on expertise, interests, and the evolving needs of the company and legal team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude to improve legal workflow efficiency, including contract review, drafting, and research.
  • Juris Doctor and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction, with eligibility to become registered in-house counsel in California or Colorado.
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (U.S.) certification.

About the Company

Fivetran

Moves business data into cloud analytics systems

Fivetran moves data from business applications and databases into cloud analytics systems so data teams can work with reliable records instead of building pipelines by hand. Its ready-made connectors handle changes in source tables and software interfaces, reducing the maintenance needed to keep information up to date. Teams also use its transformation tools to turn raw records into datasets for reporting, operations and AI applications. Fivetran charges for usage, measuring the distinct records changed each month and the data models run, with plans for different security and operational needs. Founded in 2012, Fivetran is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$852.7M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
2012

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