Associate Commercial Counsel

Summary

Join Ditto's growing legal team as an Associate Commercial Counsel and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, supporting cross-functional teams on legal and business issues. You will draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, advise internal teams on legal risks, support legal operations, conduct legal research, and stay updated on legal changes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing legal risks with business objectives. You will also serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and foster strong relationships with external partners. Work with General Counsel to develop contract playbooks and train legal AI assistant. This role requires a J.D. degree, relevant legal experience, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3–5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in the tech or SaaS industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the company
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and an ability to balance legal and business considerations
• Familiarity with legal tech tools and contract lifecycle management systems
• Must be licensed to practice law in one or more of these locations preferred: NY, GA, DE, or CA

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements
• Advise internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance) on legal risks and contractual matters to enable business outcomes
• Support legal operations by assisting in implementing and managing a contract management system
• Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Stay updated on changes in legislation and industry standards affecting the company
• Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries from clients, internal team members, and vendors
• Foster strong relationships with external partners to facilitate smooth contract execution
• Work with General Counsel to develop contract playbooks and train legal AI assistant to review, draft, redline, and identify risks in contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial deals in international markets
• Interest in AI, emerging technologies, and their regulatory landscape
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and a working knowledge of how they impact contractual obligations
• Provide guidance on general corporate legal matters, such as entity management, corporate governance, and equity matters (experience in these areas is a plus, but not required)
• Experience or familiarity in the federal sector or dual use technology is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401(k) plan