Senior Commercial Counsel

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

Braze is looking for an exceptional Senior Commercial Counsel in our San Francisco office to join our dynamic and rapidly growing legal team, reporting to the Senior Director, Legal. 

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, order forms, and DPAs with enterprise and mid-market customers
• Partner closely with Revenue Recognition, Finance, and Deal Desk to ensure agreements comply with internal policies, ASC 606 principles, and public company controls; escalate and obtain approvals as needed
• Contribute to developing and maintaining contract templates and playbooks, to increase velocity while managing risk
• Advise on data privacy and security matters related to commercial transactions
• Collaborate with Security and Product teams to address customer security questionnaires and align customer commitments with Braze’s controls (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Create and deliver training for Sales and other stakeholders on contracting best practices, privacy/security commitments, and internal approval processes
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting commercial terms and data protection; update templates and guidance accordingly
• Support occasional strategic projects (e.g., international expansion, new market entry) as needed

 

WHO YOU ARE

• 5–7 years of contract negotiation and/or commercial law experience required
• Tech industry and/or in-house experience supporting Sales and GTM teams required; SaaS strongly preferred
• Strong experience negotiating MSAs, DPAs, and enterprise customer agreements; comfort negotiating directly with sophisticated procurement counsel
• Data privacy knowledge and experience preferred; familiarity with common security frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) a plus
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
• Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced workloads, prioritize effectively, and operate independently while being a collaborative team player
• Sound judgment and strong communication skills; adept at translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers
• Experience with contract operations and tools preferred
• Law degree and authorization to practice law in California required

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $174,200 and $204,900/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $193,500 and $227,700/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.

WHAT WE OFFER

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit p