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Commercial Counsel, Sales
StripeUnited States, Remote
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Posted on: 20 Oct 2026
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Commercial Counsel, Sales at Stripe — United States, Remote
As a member of Stripe’s high‑impact Legal team, you will shape the commercial framework that fuels the world’s fastest‑growing internet businesses. In this role you partner directly with sales, product, and finance leaders to draft, negotiate, and execute complex contracts that enable merchants to scale globally, directly contributing to Stripe’s mission of increasing the GDP of the internet. Your expertise will influence multi‑billion‑dollar revenue streams, protect the company’s risk profile, and accelerate market entry for emerging fintech products. With a clear path to senior counsel and leadership positions, you’ll grow your influence across the organization while honing a rare blend of transactional, regulatory, and strategic skills that are prized across the tech and financial services landscape.
Key responsibilities and required skills:
- Draft, review, and negotiate high‑value SaaS, API, and payment processing agreements, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations.
- Advise sales and product teams on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and commercial terms to close deals faster and protect Stripe’s interests.
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives on pricing models, data‑privacy clauses, and emerging fintech regulations, translating legal concepts into business‑ready solutions.
- Conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and new market expansions, delivering concise risk assessments to senior leadership.
- Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with external counsel, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Utilize strong analytical abilities, commercial acumen, and excellent communication to balance legal rigor with commercial agility.
- Report to the Head of Commercial Legal, working within a globally distributed, high‑performing team that values transparency, speed, and innovation.
Why join Stripe? Our culture is built on the belief that great technology expands economic opportunity for everyone—an ethos that resonates with the ambitious, collaborative spirit of our people. As a Commercial Counsel, Sales you will be at the forefront of fintech innovation, influencing products that power millions of businesses worldwide. Stripe invests heavily in professional development, offering mentorship programs, legal tech training, and clear promotion pathways that accelerate your career. You’ll enjoy a flexible remote‑first environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to work alongside industry‑leading engineers, product managers, and entrepreneurs. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with commercial impact, driving the future of online commerce while growing your own leadership footprint within a globally recognized, fast‑moving company.
As a member of Stripe’s high‑impact Legal team, you will shape the commercial framework that fuels the world’s fastest‑growing internet businesses. In this role you partner directly with sales, product, and finance leaders to draft, negotiate, and execute complex contracts that enable merchants to scale globally, directly contributing to Stripe’s mission of increasing the GDP of the internet. Your expertise will influence multi‑billion‑dollar revenue streams, protect the company’s risk profile, and accelerate market entry for emerging fintech products. With a clear path to senior counsel and leadership positions, you’ll grow your influence across the organization while honing a rare blend of transactional, regulatory, and strategic skills that are prized across the tech and financial services landscape.
Key responsibilities and required skills:
- Draft, review, and negotiate high‑value SaaS, API, and payment processing agreements, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations.
- Advise sales and product teams on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and commercial terms to close deals faster and protect Stripe’s interests.
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives on pricing models, data‑privacy clauses, and emerging fintech regulations, translating legal concepts into business‑ready solutions.
- Conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and new market expansions, delivering concise risk assessments to senior leadership.
- Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with external counsel, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Utilize strong analytical abilities, commercial acumen, and excellent communication to balance legal rigor with commercial agility.
- Report to the Head of Commercial Legal, working within a globally distributed, high‑performing team that values transparency, speed, and innovation.
Why join Stripe? Our culture is built on the belief that great technology expands economic opportunity for everyone—an ethos that resonates with the ambitious, collaborative spirit of our people. As a Commercial Counsel, Sales you will be at the forefront of fintech innovation, influencing products that power millions of businesses worldwide. Stripe invests heavily in professional development, offering mentorship programs, legal tech training, and clear promotion pathways that accelerate your career. You’ll enjoy a flexible remote‑first environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to work alongside industry‑leading engineers, product managers, and entrepreneurs. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with commercial impact, driving the future of online commerce while growing your own leadership footprint within a globally recognized, fast‑moving company.
Job Overview
Salary:
Not disclosed
JOB TYPE:
Not specified
Experience:
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Job Location:
United States, Remote
Job Level:
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Education:
Graduation
