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NETGEAR Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re seeking a proactive, seasoned Senior Commercial Counsel to lead our commercial legal function. This person will champion contract intake, contracting processes, and playbook development, while driving complex commercial deals across the business. They’ll report directly to the General Counsel and serve as the go-to commercial legal resource for internal stakeholders. This is a hybrid role, expected to be on-site three days a week in our San Jose HQ.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Contracting Process Leadership
Provide meaningful input into the design, implementation, and refinement of contract intake workflows and management systems (e.g., CLM, DocuSign, Salesforce). Build scalable contracting playbooks and templates to elevate consistency and efficiency, and lead trainings for legal and business teams.
Deal Strategy & Execution
Lead negotiation and drafting of global, complex commercial agreements—including:
SaaS, licensing, and technology partnerships Channel, vendor, customer, and professional services agreements Distribution, retail, and original device manufacturer (ODM) agreements Statements of work, data processing addenda, and service level agreements Proactively project-manage deals: define milestones, coordinate internal teams (product, sales, finance, compliance), identify and mitigate delays, and hold stakeholders accountable to ensure timely closure.
In-House Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as the primary legal partner to business stakeholders on commercial projects. Provide practical legal advice and recommendations that drive business outcomes while mitigating risk. Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions on commercial best practices and new playbook elements.
Qualifications
Experience & Legal Credentials
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; active California bar admission.
Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including:
≥5 years in-house commercial counsel experience ≥5 years in a tech-focused law firm environment, with exposure to commercial and tech transactions
Commercial/Transactional Expertise
Deep experience across a broad spectrum of agreements:
SaaS, licensing, distribution, retail, and ODM contracts Technology partnerships, vendor/customer agreements Track record of negotiating large-scale, global commercial agreements involving cross-functional coordination. Experience in the hardware and consumer electronics sector is strongly preferred.
Operational & Project Management Strength
Demonstrated ability to establish legal processes from scratch and drive system improvements (e.g., CLM tools). Strong in project planning, milestone tracking, prioritization, and holding stakeholders accountable to deadlines.
Core Skills & Traits
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Business-oriented with a “can-do” attitude—friendly, collaborative, diplomatic, and confident in holding teams to commitments. Strategic thinker with the ability to guide business teams to the right commercial outcomes.
Tech-Savvy & Adaptable
Comfortable using contract management systems; proven ability to quickly learn new tools.
Company Statement/Values
At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we
Dare to Transform
the future,
Connect and Delight
our customers,
Communicate Courageously
with each other and collaborate to
Win It Together . You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.
We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.
NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Seniority level
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Senior Commercial Counsel
role at
NETGEAR 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Commercial Counsel
role at
NETGEAR Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re seeking a proactive, seasoned Senior Commercial Counsel to lead our commercial legal function. This person will champion contract intake, contracting processes, and playbook development, while driving complex commercial deals across the business. They’ll report directly to the General Counsel and serve as the go-to commercial legal resource for internal stakeholders. This is a hybrid role, expected to be on-site three days a week in our San Jose HQ.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Contracting Process Leadership
Provide meaningful input into the design, implementation, and refinement of contract intake workflows and management systems (e.g., CLM, DocuSign, Salesforce). Build scalable contracting playbooks and templates to elevate consistency and efficiency, and lead trainings for legal and business teams.
Deal Strategy & Execution
Lead negotiation and drafting of global, complex commercial agreements—including:
SaaS, licensing, and technology partnerships Channel, vendor, customer, and professional services agreements Distribution, retail, and original device manufacturer (ODM) agreements Statements of work, data processing addenda, and service level agreements Proactively project-manage deals: define milestones, coordinate internal teams (product, sales, finance, compliance), identify and mitigate delays, and hold stakeholders accountable to ensure timely closure.
In-House Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as the primary legal partner to business stakeholders on commercial projects. Provide practical legal advice and recommendations that drive business outcomes while mitigating risk. Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions on commercial best practices and new playbook elements.
Qualifications
Experience & Legal Credentials
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; active California bar admission.
Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including:
≥5 years in-house commercial counsel experience ≥5 years in a tech-focused law firm environment, with exposure to commercial and tech transactions
Commercial/Transactional Expertise
Deep experience across a broad spectrum of agreements:
SaaS, licensing, distribution, retail, and ODM contracts Technology partnerships, vendor/customer agreements Track record of negotiating large-scale, global commercial agreements involving cross-functional coordination. Experience in the hardware and consumer electronics sector is strongly preferred.
Operational & Project Management Strength
Demonstrated ability to establish legal processes from scratch and drive system improvements (e.g., CLM tools). Strong in project planning, milestone tracking, prioritization, and holding stakeholders accountable to deadlines.
Core Skills & Traits
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Business-oriented with a “can-do” attitude—friendly, collaborative, diplomatic, and confident in holding teams to commitments. Strategic thinker with the ability to guide business teams to the right commercial outcomes.
Tech-Savvy & Adaptable
Comfortable using contract management systems; proven ability to quickly learn new tools.
Company Statement/Values
At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we
Dare to Transform
the future,
Connect and Delight
our customers,
Communicate Courageously
with each other and collaborate to
Win It Together . You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.
We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.
NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionLegal IndustriesSoftware Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NETGEAR by 2x Get notified about new Commercial Lawyer jobs in
San Jose, CA . San Jose, CA $120,700.00-$230,700.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $170,666.00-$319,200.00 1 week ago Mountain View, CA $238,000.00-$302,000.00 4 days ago Palo Alto, CA $320,000.00-$373,000.00 2 weeks ago Sunnyvale, CA $118,400.00-$195,700.00 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $235,200.00-$249,900.00 23 hours ago Redwood City, CA $212,000.00-$244,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $170,667.00-$376,200.00 1 hour ago San Jose, CA $140,000.00-$319,200.00 1 day ago Sunnyvale, CA $138,500.00-$229,000.00 2 weeks ago Sr. Staff Corporate Counsel, Corporate Transactions #4036 San Jose, CA $120,700.00-$230,700.00 6 days ago San Francisco Bay Area $170,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $180,950.00-$289,050.00 2 weeks ago Redwood City, CA $190,000.00-$220,000.00 16 hours ago San Jose, CA $213,000.00-$376,200.00 5 days ago San Jose, CA $140,000.00-$228,000.00 3 weeks ago San Jose, CA $213,000.00-$376,200.00 5 days ago San Jose, CA $228,200.00-$419,200.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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