Commercial Counsel, Sales

Stripe

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$178,200–$267,200 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $223k
$114k most similar roles pay here $284k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $130,800–$216,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $223k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for internet businesses, providing payment processing, billing, fraud prevention, and banking-as-a-service APIs to businesses of all sizes globally. Industry: Payments Infrastructure & Financial Technology

Stripe currently has 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $178,600–$268,000 across 73 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Commercial Counsel, Sales

Stripe seeks a senior transactional lawyer to join its dynamic commercial legal team supporting the Americas region. This individual will lead complex negotiations, advise on diverse commercial and legal issues, and collaborate with Product Legal to launch new products and features. Key responsibilities include drafting agreements, optimizing internal processes using AI tools, and providing training for the Sales team. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house setting, with expertise in technology-related legal matters and a strong track record of problem-solving and collaboration. Familiarity with payment industry regulations and data protection laws such as CCPA, GDPR, and HIPAA is preferred, as the role involves scaling Stripe’s commercial legal infrastructure to support rapid global expansion.

What you'll do

  • Support AMER Sales team by leading negotiations for complex and strategic agreements.
  • Advise on commercial and legal issues related to new product launches and international expansions.
  • Collaborate with Product Legal to bring innovative products and features to market efficiently.
  • Develop and maintain Stripe’s commercial legal infrastructure, including drafting agreements and playbooks.
  • Train the Sales team on selling Stripe’s products effectively and deliver necessary resources.
  • Serve as a point of escalation for outside counsel in legal matters.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience as a transactional lawyer in-house or at a top tech law firm.
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one US state with a JD degree or equivalent.
  • Proven ability to advise on complex commercial and legal issues, including product launches and international expansions.
  • Experience drafting agreements and maintaining legal playbooks for efficient operations.
  • Strong communication skills to distill key risks and explain complex issues clearly.
  • Collaborative team player who can guide cross-functional teams towards win-win solutions.

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