# Senior Commercial Counsel at General Legal

- Company: General Legal
- What the company does: The law firm for companies that need senior counsel without a traditional firm. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://general.legal
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-04-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/generallegalllp/jobs/4211738009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/general-legal-senior-commercial-counsel/

## 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

Tags: Legal