Commercial Counsel, SpendHound

Commercial Counsel, SpendHound

YipitData is a leading market research and analytics firm focused on the disruptive economy. We leverage proprietary technology to analyze billions of alternative data points, providing actionable insights to top investment funds and Fortune 500 companies across sectors like software, AI, cloud, and e-commerce. Our global presence includes offices in the US, APAC, and India, and we are recognized for our award-winning, people-centric culture that emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.

SpendHound, a YipitData initiative, is a 100% free software renewal management platform and service. It acts as a single source of truth for companies' renewal information, offering a comprehensive view of software applications, contract values, renewal dates, and an invoice/contract management system. SpendHound also provides renewal reminders and free advice from procurement experts to help companies save time and money.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join YipitData's legal team as Commercial Counsel for SpendHound. You will be a core contributor to the success of a fast-paced financial tech company, partnering closely with the SpendHound commercial teams to negotiate, execute, and close deals. You will play a key role in shaping the future of investment research by supporting a rapidly growing product.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop contract negotiation and drafting skills to facilitate deal closure.
• Guide commercial teams through the entire deal lifecycle, from initial contract or NDA negotiation to closing.
• Learn and adapt in a rapidly changing environment by addressing new challenges and developing innovative contracting frameworks.
• Enhance processes, efficiency, and best practices, including contributing to the contract management platform and improving forms and processes with commercial teams.
• Collaborate with the SpendHound team to facilitate contract reviews and internal processes.
• Evaluate and advise on appropriate legal courses of action to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Law degree (JD or equivalent) from a top law school.
• License to practice law and in good standing in New York.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in-house, with a strong preference for drafting and negotiating business contracts.
• Excitement and determination to work on commercial contracts involving both legal and financial/commercial issues.
• Passion for drafting, negotiating, and redlining, with a desire to further develop these skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, think creatively, and handle new responsibilities independently.
• SaaS background is a plus.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and equity.
• Flexible work hours and flexible vacation policy.
• Generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, and learning reimbursement.
• An environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust, where growth is determined by impact, not tenure.
• The opportunity for rapid professional growth and exposure to high-impact projects.

This role can be performed fully remotely within the United States. Please note that while our US headquarters are in NYC, with office hubs in Austin, Miami, and Mountain View, remote work performed outside these locations may be subject to New York State tax withholding. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.