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# Commercial Counsel, Sales

AI Summary Stripe is seeking a senior commercial attorney to support strategic sales transactions across the Americas. The role leads negotiation of complex technology and commercial agreements, advises on product launches and international expansion, and partners closely with Sales, Product Legal, Tax, Risk, and Operations. The successful candidate will improve legal playbooks, processes, training, and AI-enabled workflows while escalating matters to outside counsel when needed. Candidates need a JD or equivalent, active membership in a U.S. state bar, and at least eight years of relevant technology-focused legal experience.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/stripe.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Legal & Compliance](https://jobicy.com/categories/legal.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished5 Nov 2026Apply before5 Dec 2026Listing views39Application actions1Application toolkit

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## About this role.

### About Stripe

Stripe is a technology company that builds financial infrastructure for the internet. Millions of businesses, from startups to global enterprises, use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and expand into new markets. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet.

Our products support a broad range of business needs, from payments and software services to emerging areas such as stablecoins and agentic commerce.

### About the role

We’re looking for an experienced transactional lawyer to join our Commercial Legal team supporting Stripe’s business in the Americas. You’ll lead complex commercial negotiations, advise on new products and international expansion, and help build the legal processes and tools that support Stripe’s growth.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Product Legal, and teams across Stripe to solve challenging problems and provide practical advice. You’ll also help improve how the Commercial Legal team works, including through the use of AI tools.

### What you’ll do

* Support the Americas Sales team and lead negotiations for complex and strategic commercial agreements.
* Advise on commercial and legal issues related to new product launches and international expansion.
* Partner with Product Legal to bring new products and features to market.
* Draft and maintain agreements and playbooks, improve internal processes, and use AI tools to help the team work more effectively with colleagues, partners, and users.
* Collaborate with teams globally, including Sales, Operations, Product, Tax, and Risk.
* Help the global Commercial Legal team deliver consistent, efficient support as Stripe grows.
* Develop and deliver training and resources that help the Sales team understand and sell Stripe’s products.
* Serve as a point of escalation for outside counsel.

### Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements below. If you do, we encourage you to apply. Preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

### Minimum requirements

* A Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent, and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
* At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, either in-house or in the technology practice of a leading law firm.
* Familiarity with the legal issues and commercial risks associated with hosted data and technology services.
* Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving skills, with an interest in learning complex, evolving products and finding practical solutions.
* A proactive approach and a strong sense of ownership.
* Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues and key risks in plain language.
* The ability to guide cross-functional teams toward solutions that address business needs and legal risks.
* A collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute to the team’s shared success.

### Preferred qualifications

* Experience in payments or financial technology, including familiarity with related regulatory issues.
* In-house experience advising high-growth companies.
* Working knowledge of large language model (LLM) tools.
* Experience using AI technology to improve legal processes.
* Working knowledge of data protection laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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## Role DNA

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### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a senior in-house counsel role handling high-value, complex commercial negotiations and evolving legal issues in payments and technology. It requires independent judgment, deep transactional expertise, and the ability to balance legal risk with fast-moving business priorities.

## Salary analysis

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Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$260,000US market range (per year)$210k–$320k0$352k

AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary was disclosed. Estimated annual base-pay median for a senior U.S. commercial counsel in fintech is $260,000, with an estimated market range of $210,000–$320,000 per year; these are AI estimates, not verified compensation data.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

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Sample interview questionsHow do you approach negotiating a complex enterprise technology agreement while protecting the company from material risk?I begin by understanding the commercial objectives, deal structure, customer profile, and non-negotiable risk areas. I prioritize issues by potential impact, explain trade-offs in practical language, and use approved positions or tailored alternatives to reach a scalable outcome without unnecessarily delaying the deal.

Describe how you would advise a sales team that wants to accept customer terms that depart from standard positions.

I would identify the exact deviations, assess the legal, operational, privacy, and financial consequences, and distinguish acceptable business risk from issues requiring escalation. I would provide Sales with clear options, recommended fallback language, and an explanation of the approval path so the team can make an informed decision quickly.

What legal considerations are most important when launching a new payments or data-driven product?

I would assess regulatory applicability, contracting models, data flows, privacy obligations, consumer or merchant protections, intellectual property, operational readiness, and jurisdictional requirements. I would partner early with Product Legal, Compliance, Risk, Tax, and Security to identify issues before launch and document practical mitigations.

How have you improved the efficiency and consistency of a commercial legal function?

I have focused on reusable contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, intake triage, training, and measurable workflows. I would also evaluate AI tools carefully for tasks such as first-pass issue spotting and knowledge retrieval, with appropriate controls for confidentiality, accuracy, and attorney oversight.

How do you communicate complex legal risk to non-legal stakeholders?

I avoid legal jargon and frame advice around the business decision, likely impact, risk level, and available options. A concise recommendation, supported by a clear explanation of what could happen and how to mitigate it, helps stakeholders act confidently while preserving appropriate legal safeguards.

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