Commercial Counsel, Distyl

• Success in this role requires an operator mentality—someone comfortable with ambiguity, energized by solving unstructured problems, and capable of balancing speed with thoughtful risk management
• You will have high autonomy, own key legal systems and strategies, and influence both internal processes and external legal outcomes
• The individual who thrives here is a builder and strategist—capable of crafting scalable solutions and driving them through to real business impact
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission
• 12+ years of experience in commercial contracts and corporate legal work (5+ in-house)
• Proven track record leading end-to-end negotiations on complex commercial agreements
• Exceptional communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to translate legal risk into pragmatic business guidance
• Strong attention to detail and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment
• Demonstrated ability to build systems and processes that scale with the business

Desirable

• You will be our first legal hire to help enable fast, scalable, and compliant growth across commercial, product, and go-to-market functions
• We are seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel who will own the legal dimension of how Distyl partners with customers, vendors, and strategic collaborators
• This role exists to remove legal friction, unlock revenue, and safeguard the business—not just execute transactional work but to create systems and frameworks that allow Distyl to operate efficiently at scale
• This Counsel will be a trusted partner to the business, embedded with commercial, product, and operations teams, and will drive end-to-end legal outcomes that directly influence Distyl’s growth trajectory
• Over the next 6–12 months, this person will establish repeatable legal processes for commercial contracts, lead risk-based negotiations on key deals, and help shape Distyl’s commercial contracting playbook
• This role is defined by ownership of high-impact legal outcomes that directly enable revenue, strategic partnerships, and operational efficiency
• Own and drive Distyl’s commercial contracting framework (enterprise and partner agreements), ensuring repeatability, consistency, and legal defensibility at scale
• Lead contract negotiations end-to-end with strategic customers and partners, including drafting terms that balance business objectives with risk tolerance
• Design and implement scalable systems (templates, playbooks, workflows) that reduce cycle times and elevate legal quality across teams
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Product, Finance) to align legal strategy with business objectives and to unblock deals
• Assess and manage legal risk in commercial and regulatory contexts, advising business partners with clarity and practical solutions
• Continuously improve internal standards, tooling, and best practices to support Distyl’s rapid growth while maintaining legal resilience
• What Success Looks Like in This Role:
• In the First 3 Months:
• You’ve established trust with GTM, Product, and Finance partners through proactive guidance
• You’ve audited current contracting practices and identified major friction points
• You’ve implemented baseline templates and playbooks for repeatable use
• By 6 Months:
• You’re independently leading negotiations on key commercial deals and reducing legal cycle times
• Sales and Business Dev teams consistently seek your input early in deal strategy
• You’ve delivered clear process improvements that measurably reduce risk or speed execution
• By 12 Months:
• You own Distyl’s commercial contracting motion end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Contracting is predictable and scalable via standards and automation where possible
• Business partners describe you as a strategic enabler who resolves legal challenges before they become blockers