Commercial Counsel

Zip is seeking a Commercial Counsel in London to support the go-to-market and revenue teams across EMEA and other international markets. The role involves leading negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements, serving as a trusted legal partner to cross-functional teams, and advising on legal and commercial risk.

Requirements

• 6 to 8+ years of relevant legal experience
• Significant experience negotiating and closing customer-facing commercial contracts
• Strong judgment on how to balance legal risk, commercial priorities, and speed
• Ability to give clear, concise advice that helps the business make decisions quickly
• Comfort working independently in a fast-moving environment with evolving priorities
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail, without over-lawyering routine issues
• A systems-oriented mindset, someone who looks for ways to make legal support more scalable and effective
• Genuine interest in legal technology, workflow design, and practical uses of AI in legal and commercial work
• Confidence working cross-functionally with commercial, operational, technical, and compliance stakeholders

Benefits

• Start-up equity
• Health, vision & dental coverage
• Flexible PTO
• Apple equipment plus home office budget