Counsel Commercial

@ Oyster®

About the Role

At Oyster, we are revolutionizing global employment. Join us as a Counsel Commercial to serve as the go-to legal partner for our business teams. You will provide pragmatic business-focused legal advice, negotiate a range of commercial agreements, and streamline contract processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts, vendor agreements, regulatory and IP issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements including MSAs, SOWs, and SaaS contracts.
• Negotiate critical clauses balancing risk and commercial goals.
• Improve contracting processes through playbooks, templates, and AI-powered reviews.
• Collaborate with teams such as procurement, finance, and IT for vendor selection.
• Ensure global regulatory compliance including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
• Mentor junior legal staff and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Core Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Expertise in commercial agreements and negotiations.
• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal colleagues.
• Experience in developing contract negotiation playbooks and process improvement.
• Strong communication, analytical, and research skills.
• Remote work experience.

Bonus

• Experience with strategic partnerships or white-label relationships.
• Background in tech or SaaS companies.
• Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management systems and electronic signature software.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Fully remote work with requirement to be based within EMEA.
• 40 days of paid time off including public holidays.
• Mental health support, wellbeing allowance and WFH stipend provided.
• Flexible parental leave with job protection.

Key Skills/Competency

• Commercial Law
• Contract Negotiation
• Legal Compliance
• IP Management
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Process Improvement
• Playbook Development
• Remote Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement