# Senior Product and Commercial Counsel at PlanetScale

- Company: PlanetScale
- What the company does: PlanetScale offers the world’s fastest and most scalable cloud hosting for Vitess, Neki, and Postgres. Backed by Insight, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.planetscale.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/planetscale/jobs/4434574009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/planetscale-senior-product-and-commercial-counsel/

## About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Product and Commercial Counsel to help us build, sell, and scale responsibly. You’ll own important commercial negotiations, advise on product and privacy matters, and work directly with leadership on decisions that shape our business. At PlanetScale, legal work is closely connected to the technology we build and the businesses we serve. You’ll work with people who care deeply about their craft, tackle substantive questions, and see the impact of your advice. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- A J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice in your work location
- At least 7 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience negotiating technology transactions
- Experience advising technology businesses on customer and vendor agreements, privacy, and data protection
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate technical and commercial details into clear contractual terms
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across functions
- The judgment and organizational skills to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-moving environment

Tags: Legal

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