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# Senior Commercial Counsel

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[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/signifyd.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 170k–210k / yrDepartment[Legal & Compliance](https://jobicy.com/categories/legal.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished23 Oct 2026Apply before22 Nov 2026Listing views54Application actions3Application toolkit

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AI Summary

## The role, at a glance.

Signifyd seeks a Senior Commercial Counsel to support its global sales organization and negotiate sophisticated commercial, subscription, partnership, and vendor agreements. The attorney will partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, Partnerships, RevOps, and Finance while managing legal risk in a rapidly growing fraud-prevention technology company. The role also leads contracts managers serving commercial teams across the United States, EMEA, Mexico, and Central and South America. Success requires a pragmatic, business-oriented attorney with a JD, active U.S. bar admission, and substantial experience closing enterprise technology transactions. Familiarity with fintech, payments, machine learning, and global privacy frameworks is advantageous.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a senior legal role requiring independent judgment on complex, bespoke revenue transactions and leadership of a contracts-management team. The volume of global commercial work, competing deal deadlines, and cross-functional risk decisions make it highly demanding.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$190,000US market range (per year)$165k–$225k0$247.50k

AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer explicitly lists a base salary range of $170,000–$210,000 USD annually, with a midpoint of $190,000. The estimated US market range for a senior commercial counsel in SaaS/fintech is $165,000–$225,000 USD per year; equity and an annual bonus are additional and excluded from the base-salary comparison.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[Commercial contract negotiation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Commercial%20contract%20negotiation.md)[SaaS agreements](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SaaS%20agreements.md)[Subscription agreements](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Subscription%20agreements.md)[Partnership agreements](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Partnership%20agreements.md)[Enterprise sales support](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Enterprise%20sales%20support.md)[Vendor transactions](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Vendor%20transactions.md)[Legal risk management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Legal%20risk%20management.md)[Contract drafting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Contract%20drafting.md)[Privacy compliance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Privacy%20compliance.md)[GDPR](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=GDPR.md)[CCPA](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CCPA.md)[LGPD](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=LGPD.md)[Cross-functional collaboration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cross-functional%20collaboration.md)[Team leadership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Team%20leadership.md)[Project management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Project%20management.md)

Sample interview questionsHow do you balance legal risk with the need to close an important enterprise sales deal quickly?I first identify the provisions that present material legal, financial, security, or regulatory exposure and distinguish them from lower-risk negotiating points. I explain the business impact and available options in concise terms, then work with the sales owner to develop practical fallback positions that protect core interests while preserving deal momentum.

Describe your approach to negotiating a complex SaaS subscription agreement with a sophisticated customer.

I begin by understanding the product, commercial model, customer use case, and stakeholder priorities. I then focus on key areas such as scope, data protection, security, limitations of liability, indemnities, service commitments, intellectual property, and termination rights, using a clear negotiation strategy and escalating only decisions that require broader business input.

How have you supported a high-volume sales organization without becoming a bottleneck?

I use standardized templates, playbooks, approval matrices, and contract-intake processes to route routine issues efficiently. For nonstandard matters, I prioritize by deal value, risk, and timing, provide actionable guidance to sales teams, and use recurring trend analysis to improve templates and reduce repeat negotiation friction.

What experience do you have with privacy issues in commercial transactions?

I assess how customer and company data will be processed, transferred, secured, retained, and deleted under the proposed arrangement. I coordinate with privacy, security, and product partners to ensure appropriate contractual commitments, including data-processing terms and provisions aligned with frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD.

How would you lead contracts managers who support sales teams across several regions?

I would set clear service-level expectations, escalation criteria, and playbooks while creating regular channels for coaching and knowledge sharing. I would track workload, turnaround times, and recurring negotiation issues, then use those insights to allocate resources, strengthen training, and improve the commercial contracting process.

Opportunity details

## About this role.

At Signifyd, we help merchants confidently grow their businesses by building trusted relationships with their customers. Our advanced technology, combined with a team genuinely invested in our clients’ success, creates frictionless shopping experiences, approving more good orders, protecting revenue, and keeping customers happy.

Trusted by thousands of leading merchants across more than 100 countries, we securely process billions of transactions each year. Our people are the heart of everything we do, driving our mission forward with commitment, empathy, and creativity. Join us on our mission to empower confident, fraud-free commerce by helping online retailers provide superior customer experiences and eliminate fraud. Learn about our company values [here](https://www.signifyd.com/about/#values)!

Job Title: Senior Commercial Counsel

Department: Legal

The Legal team at Signifyd plays a critical role in enabling and protecting the business as it scales. Our team is responsible for drafting and negotiating sales and vendor contracts, reviewing privacy and data protection matters, and supporting product development. We work closely with the Sales, Partnerships, Product, Revenue Operations (RevOps), and Finance teams to help drive business objectives forward. By shaping processes that accelerate deal cycles, we help keep the commercial flywheel turning. At the same time, we ensure Signifyd’s risk exposure is carefully managed and our sensitive data is safeguarded through robust contractual protections.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated legal team and work at the forefront of helping deliver fraud detection and prevention solutions to merchants around the world. Signifyd is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join our Legal team and report to our Head of Commercial Legal. You will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, revising, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of complex commercial transactions — someone who gets deals done. You’ll primarily support our global sales team to structure, draft, and negotiate a variety of go-to-market agreements, while also leading a team of contracts managers who support the Sales organization across the U.S., EMEA, Mexico, and Central and South America.

In addition to go-to-market work, you’ll partner closely with other key stakeholders to structure and negotiate complex, often bespoke agreements for enterprise and strategic partnership engagements. The ideal candidate is a mid-level to senior attorney who enjoys close collaboration with legal and sales colleagues and approaches legal issues practically, with a problem-solving mindset. Experience with payments, fintech, or machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities:

* Independently draft and negotiate complex subscription agreements and partnership deals, working closely with our Sales organization to close revenue deals
* Supporting a go-to-market portfolio of ecommerce merchants across the U.S., EMEA, Mexico, and South America
* Support cross-functional teams — including Marketing, Partnerships, and Product — on commercial and vendor transactions
* Assist with additional legal projects as needed to support Signifyd’s rapid growth and expansion
* Manage numerous projects simultaneously against competing deadlines and pressures
* Exercise sound legal judgment and solve problems in a practical, business-minded way

Requirements:

* Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
* 5-10+ years of experience, with a strong preference supporting a SalesOrganization and background in commercial and tech transactions and revenue-generating deals
* A clear, concise communicator who can explain complex and nuanced issues in plain, simple terms
* Experience supporting a global sales organization and keeping pace with a steady volume of commercial transactions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
* Strong organizational and project management skills
* Comfortable working in lean teams and wearing multiple hats
* Able to successfully manage workload and priorities with minimal oversight
* An approachable team player, problem-solver, and good sense of humor

Nice to have:

* Familiarity with payments, fintech, or financial institutions, and/or machine learning models
* Experience supporting sales for enterprise SaaS, especially negotiating referral and partnership deals
* Experience with global privacy frameworks (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, LGPD)

Compensation:

In the United States, each work location is assigned a specific pay zone, which determines the salary range for a given position. The starting base salary for the selected candidate will be based on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and current market conditions.

Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $210,000 annually

Equity: This role is eligible for a stock option grant of 2500-3500 stock options, based on the position level and internal compensation guidelines.

Bonus: This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus of up to 10% of base salary.

#LI-Remote

Signifyd currently embraces a largely remote work model, with the option to go into the office if you’re near a Signifyd location.

Benefits in our US offices:

* Discretionary Time Off Policy (Unlimited!)
* 401K Match
* Stock Options
* Annual Performance Bonus or Commissions
* Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
* On-Demand Therapy for all employees & their dependents
* Dedicated learning budget through Learnerbly
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Company Social Events
* Signifyd Swag

We want to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[Signifyd’s Applicant Privacy Notice](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HSnMY6HGjB1FNRX4Ez9bUre5mrPPcHIq/view?usp=sharing)

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