Counsel, Commercial

Benefits

Parental leave

26 weeks From the posting source

Non-birth-parent leave

12 weeks From the posting source

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Not verified
• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Not verified

Relocation assistance

Not verified

Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Verification

Source-linked checked May 7, 2026

Salary

$179K-$246K From the posting source

401(k) match

Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$117,235 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+2.6% - Average

81% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Legal From the posting source

Seniority

Mid From the posting source

Schedule

Shift type

Not verified

Weekend work

Not verified

Company

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

Not stated

Where they hire

State eligibility is not yet verified.

About this role

Counsel, Commercial California - Redwood City; Washington - Seattle; Texas - Dallas The Counsel role will support Salesforce's AMER Sales organization, structuring commercial transactions and drafting and negotiating commercial agreements primarily for direct deals. Strategic and critical thinking and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines while working closely with a wide array of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment are critical to success in this role. This role will work out of the Salesforce office 3 days a week on a hybrid schedule (preferred locations listed on the posting). Roles & Responsibilities Commercial Contract Expertise and Execution Under Pressure: Review, negotiate, draft, and drive fast turnaround times on high-value agreements (across all industries and sectors other than Public Sector), including, cloud, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, and data processing addenda and AI transactions. Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with sales, privacy, and security teams to ensure smooth and efficient deal execution, and that agreements are consistent with internal corporate policies and processes. Have Fun While Doing It: Work hard, move fast, and bring a positive, solutions-driven approach to challenging situations. Look after yourself, your colleagues, and the company's interests. Act with kindness and good humor. Qualifications, Experience and Skills LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school/university; licensed to practice law in the United States. Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience, with strong focus on commercial contracting in technology transactions. Strong negotiation and drafting skills, particularly in technology transactions, including SaaS, cloud, AI, and professional services. Excellent verbal and

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