Lead Commercial Counsel (United States) at Karat

Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

End-User License Agreement Pricing Strategies Service Level Management Contract Management Supply Chain Full-Cycle Sales Data Security Commercial Laws Legal Technology Contract Management +11 more

Other Skills

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Creative Thinking
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
6+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience; focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law strongly preferred
Background in technology, talent assessment platforms, or professional services/workforce solutions strongly preferred
Experience improving and operationalizing legal processes in a high-growth environment, with a track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams

Requirements:

Counsel on the risks and opportunities of proposed commercial actions; translate complex legal considerations into practical, solution-oriented guidance that meets cross-organizational business objectives while protecting core legal interests
Own all legal aspects of deal processes and engagements with customers, leveraging insights across Commercial Law, Product Pricing Strategy, and Data Ownership
Partner with our go-to-market leaders and finance teams to negotiate enterprise-level customer agreements that support Karat's sales cycles and capacity; collaborate with Product and Delivery teams on innovation, integrations, and delivery operations
Contribute to an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes; champion Karat's mission to provide efficient, effective, and equitable interview experiences

Karat

About Karat

Karat created the world’s first Interviewing Cloud to solve the multi-decade global shortage of software engineers. The Interviewing Cloud is an always-on, scalable, and consistent human + technology solution for conducting predictive, fair, and enjoyable technical interviews 24/7. Karat’s global network of Interview Engineers, unparalleled market intelligence, and purpose-built interviewing infrastructure opens the pipeline for engineering talent, limits pedigree bias, and provides access for underrepresented candidates. The fastest growing and largest enterprises such as Roblox, American Express, Intuit, Compass, and Wayfair trust Karat to expand hiring capacity, unlock developer time, and raise engineering quality so they can innovate and grow.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

We're Karat, the world's largest interviewing company.

Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.

Come join our Legal team

Our Legal team is dedicated to supporting Karat’s people, solving complex problems with both a business and a legal mindset, and serving as a strategic partner to leaders and teams across a dynamic organization. We embrace innovation, creative thinking, and teamwork in our mission to empower Karat’s successes.

What you will do

As Lead Commercial Counsel at Karat, you will navigate a mix of Services and Software agreements alongside dynamic, usage-based / consumption pricing, where legal plays a key role in defining the partnership terms and agreements.

Counsel on the risks and opportunities of proposed commercial actions; translate complex legal considerations into practical, solution-oriented guidance that meets cross-organizational business objectives while protecting core legal interests.
Own all legal aspects of deal processes and engagements with customers, leveraging insights across Commercial Law, Product & Pricing Strategy, and Data Ownership.
Partner with our go-to-market leaders and finance teams to negotiate enterprise-level customer agreements that support Karat's sales cycles and capacity; collaborate with Product and Delivery teams on innovation, integrations, and delivery operations.
Contribute to an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes; champion Karat's mission to provide efficient, effective, and equitable interview experiences.

The experience you will bring

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
6+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience; focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law strongly preferred
Background in technology, talent assessment platforms, or professional services/workforce solutions strongly preferred
Experience improving and operationalizing legal processes in a high-growth environment, with a track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent business judgment and ability to balance risk-reward, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that protects core legal interests while enabling business growth
Experience with and interest in leveraging AI and defining AI governance and emerging technology legal frameworks

This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: CO, CT, Washington, D.C., FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, MO, NC, NV, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI. While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. Applications from other states will not be considered at this time.

Immigration sponsorship is not available.

Additional Information

By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found here.

Statement of Inclusivity

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.

We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at accommodation@karat.com.

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