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Commercial Contracts Counsel - Irvine, California

Axiom Talent Platform
CompanyAxiom Talent Platform
CategoryLegal & Compliance
LocationUS - US - Los Angeles
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted8 Jan 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
  Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Counsel to join our Commercial Contracts team. In this role, you will partner with leading organizations to negotiate complex commercial agreements, streamline legal operations, and support strategic business initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with business leaders, compliance teams, and legal stakeholders while advising on innovative technology, digital products, and AI-related initiatives. Responsibilities: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, data processing agreements (DPAs), and online terms and conditions. Manage the full contract lifecycle from initial intake through negotiation, execution, and post-signature support. Partner cross-functionally with business, compliance, privacy, procurement, and operational teams to facilitate efficient deal execution and mitigate legal risk. Support legal operations initiatives, including outside counsel management, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, vendor onboarding, and process improvements. Advise business stakeholders on commercial, legal, and regulatory risks using a practical, business-focused approach. Assist with strategic initiatives involving digital products, hardware, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI). Help drive the integration and optimization of legal processes across evolving business operations. Qualifications: 7+ years of in-house commercial contracts experience (10+ years preferred). Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Strong background supporting technology transactions, including SaaS agreements and data processing agreements. Experience managing the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution. Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives. Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law preferred. Must be open to onsite in Irvine, CA. Preferred Skills: 10+ years of in-house legal experience. Experience supporting legal operations, including contract management systems (CLM), outside counsel management, and vendor onboarding. Familiarity with privacy, regulatory compliance, and technology-related legal issues. Experience advising on AI, digital products, hardware, or emerging technology initiatives. Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced corporate environment. Experience working closely with cross-functional business teams and executive stakeholders. Compensation: The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.   Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools. About Axiom: For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence ( Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025