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SOCi, the leader in AI-powered marketing solutions for multi-location businesses, is currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated Commercial Counsel to join our expanding in-house legal team. This role is pivotal in supporting our large sales teams by negotiating SaaS agreements, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Reseller Agreements, and Partnership Agreements. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in commercial law, with specific experience catering to enterprise-level negotiations within the SaaS industry.
SOCi expects to pay a base salary in the range of $130,000 to $171,000 CAD base plus bonus. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Who We Are
SOCi is redefining how multi-location enterprises achieve local and AI search visibility with the world’s first agentic workforce. Built specifically for distributed brands, SOCi’s brand-trained agents are guided by a unified visibility engine that autonomously executes and optimizes local marketing work across AI search, GEO ecosystems, social, and reviews — ensuring every location is visible, discoverable, and growing in today’s geo-driven landscape. Trusted by leading brands like Ford, Ace Hardware, and Liberty Tax, and recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, SOCi transforms marketing from software you manage into work that gets done — intelligently, consistently, and at scale.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of outbound commercial contracts, including but not limited to SaaS agreements, DPAs, SOWs, Reseller Agreements, Referral Agreements, and Partnership Agreements.
- Provide strategic legal advice to the sales and business teams, ensuring compliance with current laws and regulations.
- Work closely with internal teams to streamline contract management processes and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
- Leverage AI/GAI technologies to enhance efficiency and decision-making within the legal department.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidance that impact the company’s products and services.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to facilitate a collaborative approach to contract negotiation and compliance.
- Participate actively in developing and maturing the company’s legal processes and policies.
What You’ll Need to be Successful
- Remote Opportunity: This role is a fully remote position based in BC or ON in Canada.
- Must Have:
- 5 years relevant experience with 2-3 years of experience in-house commercial law, specifically negotiating SaaS agreements, DPAs, SOWs, Reseller Agreements, and Partnership Agreements.
- Demonstrated experience working with large sales teams and supporting enterprise-level negotiations.
- Previous experience working in a tech company, particularly in the SaaS industry.
- Proficiency in CLM systems, Slack, Google Suite, and Salesforce.
- Interest in and willingness to use AI/GAI technologies in legal operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on humility, collaboration, and team orientation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hypergrowth environment and adapt to evolving business needs.
- Desired Skills (but not required):
- Experience selling into financial services industry/regulated industries.
- Experience in MarTech/AdTech space.
- Work or personal experience using AI tools and systems.
- Experience working in a hypergrowth company.
- Education:
- J.D. or Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar.
This position will remain open with applications due by March 6, 2026. This position is being hired on an urgent basis. The application window may close before March 6, 2026 if SOCi receives a sufficient number of applications to select a candidate prior to that date.
What SOCi Provides to You
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (full-time permanent, non-contract roles only)
- Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
- Wellness incentives
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible Work Environment (full-time, non-contract roles only)
- Flexible paid time off
- Quarterly wellness days
- Paid holidays
- Unique employee engagement programs
- Empowering Career Growth and Success
What’s Important at SOCi
Led by a team of industry experts, SOCi is leading the pack in agentic marketing for multi-location brands. Our passionate team of SOCialites work from home around the globe!
Our collaborative, dynamic culture allows our teams to work cross-functionally and optimize productivity. We are a fast-paced, agile environment where thought leadership and input are encouraged. If you are looking for a place where you can come and make a difference in the way enterprise organizations utilize social technology, then SOCi is for you. Visit soci.ai for more information.
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