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Flex commercial counsel that seamlessly integrate into your team and deliver immediate impact.

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Our commercial counsel have strong track records with high-volume, fast-paced teams, accelerating deal closure.

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Companies like OpenAI, Verily, & Medallia rely on Legal.io's commercial counsel to expedite their contracts

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Our commercial attorneys can draft, review, negotiate and advise on:

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Data protection and privacy agreements
IP and software licensing
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Commercial Counsel with Proven Experience

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Josh Garber

Senior (16+ years)

Fmr. Asana, GitHub

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Alese Torres

Mid-Level (5-15 years)

Fmr. Block, OpenText

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Nadine Teixeira

Senior (16+ years)

Fmr. Apple, Microsoft

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The Legal.io Advantage

1,000+

Commercial counsel with experience at F500 are members of Legal.io.

60%

Of FAANG companies use Legal.io for their legal hiring needs

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Sample Engagements

Senior Commercial Contracts Counsel – Tech Industry

Looking for a seasoned commercial counsel to assist with high-volume SaaS agreements, NDAs, and licensing deals. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in software and technology contracts, with deep familiarity in data privacy regulations and cloud services. This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating key agreements under tight deadlines.

30 hrs/week
3 months
$18,000 saved

Mid-Level Commercial Counsel – Healthcare

Seeking a commercial attorney with experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals to manage supply chain agreements, service contracts, and vendor negotiations. The candidate should have at least 7 years of in-house experience, preferably in the healthcare sector, and be well-versed in regulatory compliance and HIPAA.

25 hrs/week
6 months
$24,000 saved

Commercial Counsel – Retail

Looking for a commercial counsel to assist with retail agreements, vendor contracts, and compliance issues. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in retail and consumer goods contracts.

20 hrs/week
4 months
$12,000 saved

Senior Commercial Counsel – Finance

Seeking a senior commercial counsel with experience in finance to manage complex financial agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in the finance sector.

35 hrs/week
5 months
$21,000 saved

Mid-Level Commercial Counsel – Manufacturing

Looking for a mid-level commercial counsel to handle manufacturing contracts, supplier agreements, and compliance with industry regulations. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing sector.

28 hrs/week
6 months
$22,400 saved

Commercial Counsel – Energy

Seeking a commercial counsel with experience in the energy sector to assist with contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The candidate should have 2+ years of experience in energy contracts.

20 hrs/week
3 months
$10,800 saved

Senior Commercial Counsel – Real Estate

Looking for a senior commercial counsel to manage real estate transactions, lease agreements, and property acquisitions. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience in real estate law.

32 hrs/week
4 months
$25,600 saved

Mid-Level Commercial Counsel – Telecommunications

Seeking a mid-level commercial counsel with experience in telecommunications to handle contracts, regulatory compliance, and vendor negotiations. The candidate should have 6+ years of experience in the telecommunications sector.

27 hrs/week
5 months
$19,200 saved

Commercial Counsel – Automotive

Looking for a commercial counsel to assist with automotive contracts, supplier agreements, and compliance with industry regulations. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience in the automotive sector.

22 hrs/week
4 months
$13,600 saved

Senior Commercial Counsel – Pharmaceuticals

Seeking a senior commercial counsel with experience in pharmaceuticals to manage complex drug development agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector.

35 hrs/week
6 months
$33,600 saved

You're in Good Company

Legal.io has been a strong partner in OpenAI's efforts to build a world-class team and product. The legal professionals we've hired through Legal.io are consistently top-tier, and the speed at which the team operates matches the pace of our business at a time of hypergrowth. The Legal.io team is easy to work with and genuinely invested in our team's long-term success.

Adam Nace • Head of Legal Operations, OpenAI

We engage Legal.io for overflow support on commercial, employment and other legal matters, and to support FTE searches for permanent legal roles on our team. The individuals Legal.io presents are experienced and able to hit the ground running immediately. We've been able to ramp capacity up and down as needed, and have achieved substantial time and cost savings.

Hanna Steinbach • Former EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Medallia

Legal.io has been instrumental in scaling our team's efficiency. Their ability to quickly pair us with top-tier, cost effective legal professionals in areas like commercial counsel, compliance, and legal operations has been outstanding. The professionals we've onboarded through Legal.io are highly skilled and seamlessly integrated with our team, bringing immediate value.

Alexander St. John • Chief Counsel, Corporate Governance & Strategic Transactions, Verily

Legal.io is a game-changer. Their network, data and ability to provide top-quality legal professionals quickly and within budget provides a significant boost to operational efficiency. Whether the need is for flexible contract, temp-to-perm, or permanent roles, Legal.io consistently delivers exceptional talent. They are a must-have in the toolkit of any modern legal department.

Tom Stephenson • Former Head of Legal Operations, Credit Karma

The flexible model is a game-changer. It's allowed us to scale our legal support up or down based on the business needs and ongoing projects, which helps our team stay responsive to organizational goals. Legal.io quickly found talent that matched our needs. Both professionals integrated seamlessly and delivered results, providing valuable support when we needed it.

Jo Vong • Legal Operations Lead, Plaid

Legal.io has been instrumental in scaling our team's efficiency at Zoom. Their ability to quickly pair us with top-tier, cost-effective legal professionals from their own network or through BYOT has been outstanding. The professionals we've onboarded through Legal.io are highly skilled and seamlessly integrated with our team, bringing immediate value.

Allison Silver • Global Head of Strategic Operations, Zoom

Case Study

How Plaid Supported Their Commercial Counsel
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