Lead Commercial Counsel (First In-House Attorney) — San Francisco (917-SLS) - Solutus Legal Search : Job Details

Our client, a fast-growing early-stage technology company in the AI-powered enterprise procurement space, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal to assist with its search for the company's first in-house attorney. This is an exciting opportunity for a business-minded lawyer to build the legal function from the ground up, take ownership of commercial legal matters, and shape the legal infrastructure to support rapid growth. With strong early customer traction and an experienced founding team, the company is well-positioned to scale quickly.

• Have a J.D. with strong academic credentials and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Bring 5+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience, with a significant portion focused on B2B SaaS
• Possess expertise negotiating complex SaaS and technology agreements with sophisticated enterprise customers
• Demonstrate working knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), IP ownership/licensing, and information security requirements
• Be comfortable operating independently in a dynamic, high-growth setting—balancing multiple priorities and making judgment calls in real time
• Be an excellent communicator who builds trust and works collaboratively across business, technical, and legal teams

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements with a focus on enterprise SaaS contracts
• Serving as the primary legal partner to GTM teams, providing practical guidance that aligns legal risk with business goals
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel to move processes forward efficiently
• Developing scalable contracting workflows, playbooks, and enablement materials that accelerate deal velocity while safeguarding the company
• Advising on data privacy, security, intellectual property, and regulatory matters
• Partnering closely with Product and Engineering to integrate privacy and security principles into product development and compliance initiatives

This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer who wants to be the architect of a legal function, working side by side with an accomplished founding team in a high-growth, well-funded entrepreneurial company. The role is based in San Francisco and is in-office, though the company offers flexibility in hours and scheduling. The targeted base compensation range is $200,000 to $240,000, with equity and comprehensive benefits included. Individual total compensation will depend on the candidate's level of seniority and directly relevant experience.

Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.

Ref. #917-SLS