Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Commercial Counsel role at Legal.io involves building a roster of high-caliber commercial legal professionals for technology transaction roles, impacting the placement of legal talent in tech companies.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes connecting legal professionals with technology transaction opportunities, managing candidate networks, and facilitating matches for full-time or part-time legal roles in technology companies.
Compensation and benefits
Part-time opportunities pay between $150 to $250 per hour. Additional benefits include access to a salary tool, job board, role invitations, and networking events.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years of technology transaction experience, preferably in-house, with skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology contracts, and prior experience in the tech industry.
Career development
Joining Legal.io offers access to networking events, a community of peers, and opportunities to learn and grow within the legal tech sector.
Work environment and culture
Legal.io values equal opportunity and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment free from discrimination based on various protected characteristics.
Company information
Legal.io is a community and recruitment network connecting legal professionals to opportunities at top-tier, high-growth technology companies.
Application process
Applicants join a candidate network and receive notifications for suitable roles, with confirmation of role details and interest before profile sharing.
Unique job features
The role offers flexible part-time work with high hourly pay and access to unique salary data and networking opportunities.
Company overview
Legal.io is a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for legal professionals, offering tools for managing legal work, networking, and career development. They generate revenue through subscription fees for their software services and by connecting legal professionals with job opportunities and clients. Founded in 2015, Legal.io has grown by leveraging technology to streamline legal processes and support the professional growth of lawyers and legal experts.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 5+ years of technology transaction experience, emphasizing in-house roles and expertise with SaaS, licensing, hardware, and tech contracts.
Focus on showcasing your skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology agreements with strong issue spotting and meticulous attention to detail.
Apply through multiple channels including Legal.io's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach and visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with Legal.io’s talent acquisition team or current commercial counsel, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Legal.io community events or asking about their experience working with tech clients.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as “technology transactions,” “SaaS contracts,” “in-house counsel,” and “contract negotiation” to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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