What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial and Privacy Counsel - B2B SaaS startup (Series BD) position at Talent Search PRO?
Our client, a fast-growing B2B SaaS company in the product management space, is seeking a Commercial & Privacy Counsel to join its legal team. This is a high-impact role for an experienced attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, Series BD startup environment and can balance business enablement with strong privacy and compliance expertise.
About the Role
The Commercial & Privacy Counsel will own commercial contracting, privacy compliance, and product counseling, partnering cross-functionally with Product, Security, and GTM teams. The ideal candidate has experience at a high-growth SaaS company, deep knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and EU-US Data Privacy Framework, and strong business acumen supporting both vendor and sales-side transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Counsel
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Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of enterprise SaaS, vendor, partnership, and marketing agreements with a focus on closing deals efficiently.
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Manage the full contracting lifecycle, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with data protection standards.
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Collaborate with business development and sales teams to drive scalable contracting processes.
Privacy, Data Protection & Compliance
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Serve as a subject matter expert on GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and EU-US Data Privacy Framework, advising on data handling, cross-border transfers, and regulatory compliance.
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Lead privacy-related reviews, including cookie policies, Do Not Sell notices, and DPA negotiations.
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Partner with the security team on data protection, incident response, and compliance initiatives.
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Maintain and enhance company alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and AI governance best practices.
Product Counseling
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Partner with product and engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design principles throughout the development lifecycle.
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Review subprocessors, onboarding documentation, and public-facing policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
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Advise on product features, user consent flows, and data usage transparency.
Qualifications
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JD and active U.S. bar membership required.
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5 to 8 years of experience in commercial and privacy law, including time spent in-house at a B2B SaaS startup (Series BD).
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Strong commercial contracting experience on both vendor and sales sides.
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Deep expertise in GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and data privacy frameworks.
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Hands-on experience with product counseling and collaborating with security teams.
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Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and AI policy development.
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Proven ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a scaling environment.
