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Senior Commercial Counsel

General Legal · United States · On-site

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About General Legal

The law firm for companies that need senior counsel without a traditional firm. Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel who's genuinely exceptional at what they do. We don't believe you have to choose between quality and speed. We believe that talented attorneys, equipped with the right tools, produce outstanding work product faster than most people think possible. If you've spent your career proving that point, we'd like to talk.

What they're looking for

  • J.D. from an accredited law school, active bar membership in good standing
  • 8+ years of experience with a strong commercial contracts practice, or fewer years if you can make a compelling case
  • Deep familiarity with technology transactions, IP licensing, and SaaS agreements
  • Experience in or advising high-growth technology or emerging companies is preferred
More about this role

We're looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel who's genuinely exceptional at what they do. We don't believe you have to choose between quality and speed. We believe that talented attorneys, equipped with the right tools, produce outstanding work product faster than most people think possible. If you've spent your career proving that point, we'd like to talk.

General Legal is an AI-native law firm built to deliver high-quality commercial contract work faster and more predictably than traditional firms. We combine experienced, U.S.-barred attorneys with AI-native workflows to handle drafting, review, and negotiation end to end—without billable hours, bloated process, or junior handoffs. We operate like a startup because we are one. That means modern tooling, outcome-based pricing, remote-friendly work, and meaningful ownership for the people doing the work. By using AI to make the routine parts of contracting effortless, we give our attorneys the space to focus on judgment, negotiation, and advising clients on what actually matters. We’re starting with commercial contracts for growing companies and building a modern law firm where great lawyers can do their best work—and help...

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