Commercial Counsel

claylabs· Legal
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📍 New York📍 San FranciscoFullTime💰 USD 250K–350K/yr

About this role

About Clay

Our mission is to help organizations turn any growth idea into reality.

We see growth as a creative practice, not a formula. Finding and reaching your best-fit customers takes unique ideas and constant iteration. As AI makes execution faster and tactics easier to copy, creativity is the only lasting advantage. We're already helping thousands of customers — including Anthropic, Notion, Google, and Ramp — go to market with unique data, signals, and AI research.

In 2025, we raised a $100M Series C backed by world-class investors including Sequoia, CapitalG, and First Round — and crossed $100M in revenue.

In 2026, we announced our second employee tender offer in 9 months at a new $5B valuation. We also launched a community equity round, for our customers, agency partners, and club members.

Some things to know about us:

  • Our community includes 11,000+ customers, 150+ integration partners, 125+ agencies, 50+ Clay clubs, and 30k members on Slack.

  • Our culture is unique inside and outside of work. Our team members are also DJs, activists, writers, clowns, marathoners, skydivers, psychedelic therapists, social workers, and more.

  • All employees can work for free with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more.

  • Our operating principles — including negative maintenance and non-attached action — guide our work. Read more about them here.

  • Read about us in the NYT, Forbes, First Round Review, and more.

Hear from our employees directly on our Glassdoor page!

Commercial Counsel @ Clay

We're looking for a Commercial Counsel to help shape and scale our commercial legal frameworks as we continue our rapid growth. As a trusted legal partner, you'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across all teams to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice that supports Clay's expansion while effectively managing risk. This is a unique opportunity to help build our legal function from the ground up and make a significant impact on Clay's future—particularly as we navigate international expansion and an evolving data ecosystem.


What You'll Do

  • Lead our commercial contracting efforts by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements including customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnerships, licensing deals, NDAs, and SaaS agreements

  • Partner closely with Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams as a trusted advisor, providing clear, solution-oriented legal guidance that helps accelerate business objectives

  • Drive our corporate governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring we're operating effectively while adhering to applicable laws and regulations

  • Develop and implement scalable legal processes, templates, and policies that improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk management

  • Help identify and proactively address legal risks across the business as we scale internationally and expand our data partnerships

What You'll Bring

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the U.S.

  • 8+ years of legal experience, with a minimum of 4 years in-house experience (at a high-growth B2B SaaS or AI company preferred)

  • Strong track record drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the technology sector

  • Demonstrated ability to handle diverse legal matters independently while maintaining excellent judgment

  • Clear communication style with a business-minded, pragmatic approach to problem-solving

  • Experience with technology companies, SaaS businesses, or data privacy matters is a plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Commercial Counsel role at claylabs?
The listed salary for this Commercial Counsel position at claylabs is USD 250K–350K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Commercial Counsel position at claylabs located?
This Commercial Counsel role at claylabs is based in New York, San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Commercial Counsel role at claylabs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Commercial Counsel role in the Legal department at claylabs.
Which team or department does the Commercial Counsel at claylabs belong to?
This Commercial Counsel position is part of the Legal department at claylabs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Commercial Counsel position at claylabs?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to claylabs's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Commercial Counsel job at claylabs posted?
This Commercial Counsel position at claylabs was posted on May 23, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Commercial Counsel
claylabs · 💰 USD 250K–350K/yr
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