Commercial Counsel

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team:

We play an instrumental role in connecting people with the things they need and love, anytime, anywhere. We help deliver a personalized shopping experience and flawless access to inventory from down the street and around the world, as well as tailored shopping experiences, including customized buying and selling. eBay seeks to drive growth into new markets and drive value in the shopping and selling experience through “building, accelerating, and redefining expectations"

About the Role
We're searching for a vibrant Commercial Attorney to join the Commercial Legal team. This hybrid role requires you to be in the office at least three days a week, enabling you to dive into the heart of our business, lead contract negotiations, and offer sharp commercial insights that directly influence our strategic direction. In our team, your voice matters, and your ideas will help us push boundaries and set new standards in the ecommerce landscape. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and grow with a team that values creativity and collaboration, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
 

• Lead the review and negotiation of commercial agreements, including marketing, licensing, SaaS, professional services, and data processing agreements.

• Assess legal risks and disputes in commercial agreements and provide practical guidance on risk management, policy compliance and contractual obligations.

• Improve processes by creating, developing, and managing legal trainings and playbooks.

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with strategic partners such as security, privacy, procurement, and finance to align legal strategies with business goals for cohesive operations.

• Take on special projects and tasks as needed, addressing unique legal challenges and supporting new business initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications
 

• You have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) and are in good standing with a US state bar.

• You bring 4+ years of experience in negotiating commercial agreements, ideally with a focus on the technology industry. Bonus if you have experience with intellectual property, commercial real estate/leasing, or construction agreements.

• You know how to balance conflicts between legal and business risks.

• You're comfortable engaging in both written and verbal communication with a variety of teams—be it legal, business, or compliance—and across all levels of the organization, from admin staff to VP’s and executive leadership.

• You’re great at connecting with people and can diffuse tense situations with your positive attitude.

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