Ditto
Associate Commercial Counsel
Job Summary
The role involves managing and negotiating commercial agreements such as SaaS, vendor, partnership, NDAs, and service contracts. The Associate Commercial Counsel will advise internal teams on legal risks, support contract lifecycle management, conduct legal research, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate has a JD, 3-5+ years of legal experience in tech or SaaS, and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes collaboration across departments and working in a fast-paced environment to facilitate business growth.
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Job Description
About Ditto:
Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions. As a fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO, our team is globally distributed, and our core values are trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and pragmatic Associate Commercial Counsel to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements and supporting cross-functional teams on legal and business issues. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is comfortable balancing legal risks with business objectives.
As an Associate Commercial Counsel, you will:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
- Advise internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance) on legal risks and contractual matters to enable business outcomes.
- Support legal operations by assisting in implementing and managing a contract management system.
- Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Stay updated on changes in legislation and industry standards affecting the company.
- Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries from clients, internal team members, and vendors.
- Foster strong relationships with external partners to facilitate smooth contract execution.
- Work with General Counsel to develop contract playbooks and train legal AI assistant to review, draft, redline, and identify risks in contracts.
What you'll need:
- J.D. degree and license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 3–5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred.
- Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in the tech or SaaS industry.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the company.
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and an ability to balance legal and business considerations.
- Familiarity with legal tech tools and contract lifecycle management systems.
- Must be licensed to practice law in one or more of these locations preferred: NY, GA, DE, or CA
Nice to Haves:
- Experience supporting commercial deals in international markets.
- Interest in AI, emerging technologies, and their regulatory landscape.
- Familiarity with data privacy laws and a working knowledge of how they impact contractual obligations.
- Provide guidance on general corporate legal matters, such as entity management, corporate governance, and equity matters (experience in these areas is a plus, but not required).
- Experience or familiarity in the federal sector or dual use technology is a plus.
Benefits we offer:
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Competitive salaries
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Stock options
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
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Flexible spending account (FSA)
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Flexible vacation policy
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401(k) plan
- Office located in Atlanta, GA. Available for team member use.
Come join our remote team and discover the possibilities of your best career!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.
Ditto
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