Commercial Counsel

About This Role

Cribl is expanding its Legal team to support rapid company growth. As Commercial Counsel, you'll join a high-performing, collegial legal team that partners directly with our global Go-To-Market (GTM) organization. This role reports to the Director of Commercial Counsel and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Cribl's business trajectory while working remotely across multiple time zones.

Cribl serves as the data engine for IT and Security operations, trusted by major enterprises across demanding industries to solve critical data challenges. We're a remote-first company committed to empowering employees to do their best work from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse portfolio of contracts including SaaS agreements, software licensing deals, partnership and reseller agreements, MSP contracts, distribution agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Partner Channel Support: Collaborate with and support partner channel teams in facilitating and negotiating deals with external partners to drive revenue growth.
• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal counsel to sales and cross-functional teams on commercial legal issues, employing a problem-solving approach that identifies options, discusses associated risks, and supports informed decision-making.
• Standardized Processes: Implement and utilize standardized contract review and risk-assessment processes, including comprehensive documentation and contract management tools.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with internal teams across privacy, security, compliance, and product functions to address complex legal and business issues.
• Flexible Availability: Occasionally perform duties outside standard working hours to accommodate global team coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial in-house legal experience at a technology company or equivalent technical environment
• Proven expertise in drafting and reviewing contracts using standardized review and risk-assessment methodologies
• Strong passion for law, technology, and continuous learning
• Demonstrated experience supporting sales and partner channel teams in technology companies while maintaining appropriate risk governance
• Ability to build consensus and align diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Proven track record in fast-paced, high-growth environments with strong problem-identification and execution skills
• Proficiency with business and legal operations systems and contract management software

Why Join Cribl

Cribl is a serious company that doesn't take itself too seriously—we value collaborative, curious, and motivated team members passionate about customer success. As a remote-first organization, we empower employees to do their best work regardless of location, fostering a culture of growth and innovation across our expanding global team.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.