Counsel Commercial
@ Oyster®

Remote
$150,000
Remote
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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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
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How to Get Hired at Oyster®

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Oyster's culture: Study their global, inclusive, remote work model.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight commercial legal experience.
  • Emphasize remote work skills: Showcase remote collaboration ability.
  • Prepare legal case studies: Demonstrate negotiation and compliance success.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review international contract laws.
Study regulatory compliance frameworks.
Update knowledge on digital e-signatures.
Practice drafting complex commercial agreements.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling complex legal negotiations.
Explain remote teamwork experiences.
Discuss mentorship in past roles.
Detail problem solving under pressure.

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