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Commercial Counsel, Sales

Join Motive as a Commercial Counsel to support sales contracting in a fast-paced environment with a focus on efficiency and technology.

Location
United States - Remote
Compensation
$123k–$195k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · Remote

Posted by employer 1 week ago

First seen on Joblaze 6 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 15 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • Draft, review, and negotiate customer agreements
  • Manage high volumes of concurrent deals
  • Create and maintain negotiation playbooks
  • Build and deploy AI-driven tools
  • Manage contract intake and workflows

Must have

  • 6+ years of progressive legal experience
  • At least 3 years in-house at a high-growth technology company
  • Experience negotiating SaaS or hardware agreements

Practical constraints

  • Hybrid schedule for San Francisco area (2 days a week in office)

AI in the day-to-day

You will build and use AI-driven tools to automate routine work and scale support.

Requirements

Experience
6+ years
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

401k Match Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Paid Time Off Health Insurance Sick Time Off Life Insurance

Joblaze summary

In the role of Commercial Counsel at Motive, the individual will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of customer agreements and sales documents, working closely with the sales team to expedite deal closures. Key skills include a strong legal background, particularly in SaaS and technology contracts, along with proficiency in AI-driven tools to streamline processes. This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney with over six years of experience, particularly those who thrive in fast-paced environments and can manage multiple concurrent negotiations effectively.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 6 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on Motive's careers page November 12, 2026.
  • Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
  • Starts above 66% of 1426 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 184 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Commercial Counsel, Sales role remote?
Yes — Motive lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?
Motive lists $123,000–$195,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Commercial Counsel, Sales role.
What seniority level is this role?
Motive targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Commercial Counsel, Sales role at Motive.

From the original posting

Who we are:

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable and independent Commercial Counsel to support our sales contracting function. In this pivotal role, you will draft, review, and negotiate customer agreements, order forms, and related sales documents, and partner closely with the sales team to close deals quickly and well. Our sales cycle moves fast, and deal volume surges at month-end and quarter-end. You will thrive in those windows, managing many concurrent negotiations without losing speed or quality.

This role is built for an attorney who scales through process and technology. You will use, refine, and follow repeatable playbooks and workflows, and you will build and use AI-driven tools to automate routine work and scale support. You will report to the Senior Manager, Counsel, and be instrumental in enhancing the legal team’s strategic impact and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be based in the Pacific or Mountain time zone.

What You'll Do:

  • Support the sales contracting pipeline by independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer agreements, order forms, and related sales documents at volume, working closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, and Privacy.
  • Manage high volumes of concurrent deals during month-end and quarter-end close, triaging and prioritizing to keep revenue moving.
  • Create, refine, and maintain negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, templates, and workflows that allow sales contracting to scale efficiently and consistently.
  • Build and deploy AI-driven tools and workflows to automate routine review, accelerate turnaround times, and enable Sales to self-serve on low-risk matters.
  • Manage contract intake, workflows, and approvals across multiple platforms, including Ironclad and Asana.
  • Stay on top of a fast-moving deal queue, and keep sales stakeholders and leaders informed on deal status, escalations, and any needed adjustments.

What We're Looking For:

  • 6+ years of progressive legal experience, with at least 3 years gained in-house at a high-growth technology company or advising tech clients at a reputable law firm. Experience negotiating SaaS, hardware, or connected-device customer agreements is a big plus.
  • Energized by a fast-paced sales environment, able to move deals quickly while exercising strong legal and business judgment without constant oversight.
  • Proven ability to handle high volumes of concurrent deals and absorb workload surges during month-end and quarter-end close, prioritizing effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Process-driven by nature, with a track record of designing, documenting, and following repeatable processes that make high-volume contracting efficient and consistent.
  • AI-proficient, with hands-on experience building and using AI-driven tools to speed up contract review, automate routine tasks, and scale legal support. You see AI as a core part of how modern legal work gets done.
  • Exceptional and persuasive communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and tailor messaging effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior sales leadership.
  • Capacity for strategic thinking, consistently analyzing risks and rewards, and applying creative problem-solving to close deals without compromising the company’s position.
  • A true team player who’s happy to pitch in wherever needed, whether that’s your own deal queue or someone else’s fire drill at quarter-end.
  • Someone who genuinely enjoys working with others, actively shares knowledge, fosters strong working relationships, and can partner with senior managers and directors to achieve shared goals.
  • Someone with a great sense of humor and no ego who shares our vision that the legal team can be both a center of excellence and fun at the same time!
  • Please note: If based in the San Francisco area, there will be a hybrid schedule (2 days a week in office).

Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is:

United States
$123,000—$195,000 USD

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