# Commercial Counsel at Socket

- Company: Socket
- What the company does: Socket fights vulnerabilities and provides visibility, defense-in-depth, and proactive supply chain protection for JavaScript, Python, and Go dependen... Backed by a16z and South Park Commons.
- Company website: https://socket.dev
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $140K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-14
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/socket/c6061467-3e59-45cd-8407-f89fb0367768?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/socket-commercial-counsel/

## About the role

Socket is looking for a Commercial Counsel to substantially increase our commercial contracting outcomes. You'll join a lean legal team handling around 60 contracts a month, and you'll be the person sales pulls in to get deals done: fast, collaborative with customers, and always within Socket's risk positions. You'll operate with high agency and minimal direction, use AI and automation to multiply your output, and set a new benchmark for what commercial counsel looks like at Socket. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Licensed attorney with substantial experience working in a high-velocity environment working with SaaS or technology company contracts
- Proven track record of delivering timely outcomes with excellent service and communication
- Sound, commercially grounded risk judgement across liability, indemnities, IP, data protection and payment terms
- Ability to operate with high agency and minimal direction
- Clear, concise communicator who can explain legal trade-offs to sales and business colleagues

Tags: G&A

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/socket-commercial-counsel/