{"uuid":"b16e994c-8511-4210-8d21-d343d5a25641","name":"Associate Commercial Counsel ","description":{"company":"<meta><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">About Rippling</strong></b></h2><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Based in San Francisco, CA, </span><a href=\"https://www.rippling.com/careers#:~:text=GLOBAL%20EMPLOYEES-,%241.4B%2B,-RAISED%20TO%20DATE\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"css-173makr-linkStyle\" style=\"color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling has raised $1.4B+</span></a><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\"> from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @</span><a href=\"http://www.Rippling.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"css-173makr-linkStyle\" style=\"color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling.com</span></a><span style=\"font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\"> addresses.</span></p>","role":"<meta><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">About the role</strong></b></h2><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling is looking for a thoughtful, highly-motivated, business-minded attorney to join our Legal &amp; Compliance Team as Associate Commercial Counsel. In this role, you will partner closely with the commercial team, the privacy team, procurement and sales to support negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who wants hands-on ownership of deals, direct exposure to business stakeholders, and room to grow into a broader commercial practice. You’ll report to our Assistant General Counsel, Commercial.&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable balancing speed with sound judgment in a rapidly-evolving environment. You are ready to learn fast, act fast, and make an impact from Day 1. This role is a great fit for someone who also thinks operationally about legal work. We love fresh perspectives and welcome your thoughts on building and improving processes.&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">What you will do:</strong></b></h2><ul data-pattern=\"discCircleSquare\" data-depth=\"1\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;\"><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Partner with sales, account management, and other legal teams to support commercial negotiations and help move deals forward</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS/licensing agreements, SOWs, NDAs, vendor and procurement contracts; expand into partnership contracts</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract terms, liability, indemnification, data privacy, and IP provisions</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Manage a high volume of contracts efficiently, prioritizing based on deal size, risk, and urgency</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Help maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Track contract obligations and support internal processes for contract lifecycle management</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Escalate novel or higher-risk issues to senior counsel with clear analysis and recommendations</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Support ad hoc legal projects as needed (policy updates, training materials, process improvements)</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Leverage AI to help build scalable processes</span></li></ul><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;text-align:justify;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">What you will need:</strong></b></h2><ul data-pattern=\"discCircleSquare\" data-depth=\"1\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;\"><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in your jurisdiction)</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">2–3 years of relevant experience in commercial contracting, either at a law firm or in-house</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate legal risk into practical business terms</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Familiarity with core commercial contract concepts: limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, IP ownership/licensing, confidentiality, and termination</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ability to manage a high volume of contracts independently and prioritize competing deadlines</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Strong judgment about when to resolve an issue independently versus escalate</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment</span></li></ul><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;text-align:justify;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Nice to Have</strong></b></h2><ul data-pattern=\"discCircleSquare\" data-depth=\"1\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;\"><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:12pt 0px 0pt;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Experience with SaaS, technology, or data privacy agreements</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Familiarity with leveraging AI tools and skills to improve efficiency&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px 12pt;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Prior in-house experience or exposure to a startup/high-growth environment</span></li></ul><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">About the team</strong></b></h2><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:12pt 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Our team keeps Rippling’s commercial engine running efficiently and compliantly by working to accelerate revenue while protecting the business. We support Sales, Business Development, and other GTM teams globally, advising on commercial strategy, negotiating increasingly complex deals, and enabling Rippling to continue to grow and scale. This role offers the opportunity to build and scale a world-class commercial legal function at a fast-growing company.</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:12pt 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Additional Information</strong></b></h2><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling considers working in the office, one to three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">#LI-hybrid</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. 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In this role, you will partner closely with the commercial team, the privacy team, procurement and sales to support negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who wants hands-on ownership of deals, direct exposure to business stakeholders, and room to grow into a broader commercial practice. You’ll report to our Assistant General Counsel, Commercial.&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable balancing speed with sound judgment in a rapidly-evolving environment. You are ready to learn fast, act fast, and make an impact from Day 1. This role is a great fit for someone who also thinks operationally about legal work. We love fresh perspectives and welcome your thoughts on building and improving processes.&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">What you will do:</strong></b></h2><ul data-pattern=\"discCircleSquare\" data-depth=\"1\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;\"><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Partner with sales, account management, and other legal teams to support commercial negotiations and help move deals forward</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS/licensing agreements, SOWs, NDAs, vendor and procurement contracts; expand into partnership contracts</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract terms, liability, indemnification, data privacy, and IP provisions</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Manage a high volume of contracts efficiently, prioritizing based on deal size, risk, and urgency</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Help maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Track contract obligations and support internal processes for contract lifecycle management</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Escalate novel or higher-risk issues to senior counsel with clear analysis and recommendations</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Support ad hoc legal projects as needed (policy updates, training materials, process improvements)</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Leverage AI to help build scalable processes</span></li></ul><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;text-align:justify;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">What you will need:</strong></b></h2><ul data-pattern=\"discCircleSquare\" data-depth=\"1\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;\"><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in your jurisdiction)</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">2–3 years of relevant experience in commercial contracting, either at a law firm or in-house</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate legal risk into practical business terms</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Familiarity with core commercial contract concepts: limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, IP ownership/licensing, confidentiality, and termination</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ability to manage a high volume of contracts independently and prioritize competing deadlines</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Strong judgment about when to resolve an issue independently versus escalate</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment</span></li></ul><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;text-align:justify;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Nice to Have</strong></b></h2><ul data-pattern=\"discCircleSquare\" data-depth=\"1\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;\"><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:12pt 0px 0pt;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Experience with SaaS, technology, or data privacy agreements</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Familiarity with leveraging AI tools and skills to improve efficiency&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px 12pt;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Prior in-house experience or exposure to a startup/high-growth environment</span></li></ul><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">About the team</strong></b></h2><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:12pt 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Our team keeps Rippling’s commercial engine running efficiently and compliantly by working to accelerate revenue while protecting the business. We support Sales, Business Development, and other GTM teams globally, advising on commercial strategy, negotiating increasingly complex deals, and enabling Rippling to continue to grow and scale. This role offers the opportunity to build and scale a world-class commercial legal function at a fast-growing company.</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:12pt 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><h2 style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;\"><b><strong style=\"font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Additional Information</strong></b></h2><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rippling considers working in the office, one to three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">#LI-hybrid</span></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><br></p><p style=\"font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;\"><span style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.</span></p>","datePosted":"2026-08-04T21:22:41.075000+00:00","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rippling","sameAs":"http://www.rippling.com/careers/open-roles"},"jobLocation":[{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Francisco","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}}],"url":"https://ats.rippling.com/rippling/jobs/b16e994c-8511-4210-8d21-d343d5a25641","baseSalary":{"@type":"MonetaryAmount","value":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":135000.0,"maxValue":210000.0,"unitText":"YEAR"},"currency":"USD"},"directApply":true,"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Rippling Recruiting","value":"b16e994c-8511-4210-8d21-d343d5a25641"}}}