Is the Commercial Counsel role remote?

Yes — Socket.dev lists this as a fully remote position.

What seniority level is this role?

Socket.dev targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Commercial Counsel role at Socket.dev.

Commercial Counsel at Socket.dev

Joblaze summary

In the role of Commercial Counsel at Socket.dev, the individual will focus on enhancing the efficiency of commercial contracts by collaborating closely with the sales team throughout the deal cycle. Key skills include a strong legal background in SaaS or technology contracts, sound risk judgment, and the ability to leverage AI tools for increased productivity. This position is ideal for a licensed attorney with experience in fast-paced environments, particularly those familiar with security or developer tools.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on Socket.dev's careers page October 1, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Commercial Counsel role remote?: Yes — Socket.dev lists this as a fully remote position.
What seniority level is this role?: Socket.dev targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Commercial Counsel role at Socket.dev.

From the original posting

About the Role

Socket is looking for a Commercial Counsel to substantially increase our commercial contracting outcomes. You'll join a lean legal team handling around 60 contracts a month, and you'll be the person sales pulls in to get deals done: fast, collaborative with customers, and always within Socket's risk positions. You'll operate with high agency and minimal direction, use AI and automation to multiply your output, and set a new benchmark for what commercial counsel looks like at Socket.

What You'll Do

Partner closely with sales from early in the deal cycle, shaping terms before redlines arrive and helping the team win
Own a meaningful share of Socket's commercial contracts, driving faster turnaround and fewer deals stalled or escalated in legal
Negotiate directly with customers and their counsel in a way that's fair, responsive and relationship-building
Keep deals within Socket's approved risk positions, and escalate genuine exceptions to the CEO with a clear recommendation
Use Socket's existing contracting systems, AI tools and automation to handle more volume and reduce reliance on contractors
Find creative deal structures that unblock stuck negotiations

What You'll Bring

Required:

Licensed attorney with substantial experience working in a high-velocity environment working with SaaS or technology company contracts
Proven track record of delivering timely outcomes with excellent service and communication
Sound, commercially grounded risk judgement across liability, indemnities, IP, data protection and payment terms
Ability to operate with high agency and minimal direction
Clear, concise communicator who can explain legal trade-offs to sales and business colleagues.

Preferred:

Experience at a security, developer tools or infrastructure company
Hands-on use of AI and automation tools to increase legal productivity
Experience negotiating directly with enterprise customers and their counsel

Our Interview Process

Phone Screen with our Talent Team
Virtual f2f with the Hiring Manager
Presentation
Virtual f2f with a few members of the team
Final call with our Founder
References
Offer

Market competitive salary bands
Meaningful equity program
Paid parental leave
Remote-first, with quarterly team off-sites

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