Ancestry · 9 hours ago
Senior Commercial Counsel
Lehi, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expAncestry is a global leader in family history, connecting everyone with their past. The Senior Commercial Counsel will lead contract negotiations and develop strategies to safeguard the company and customers' data while serving as a key business partner in navigating legal challenges.
E-CommerceFamilyInternetSubscription Service
Responsibilities
Act as the primary legal advisor for our procurement team, leading negotiations for essential vendor and supplier contracts that underpin our technology, laboratory, and data operations
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of inbound commercial agreements, including SaaS, technology licenses, master services, marketing, and professional services contracts
Collaborate with our privacy team to draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and security addenda, ensuring third-party practices meet privacy laws and Ancestry’s high standards
Provide clear and actionable legal guidance on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, and compliance to business stakeholders
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all contractual terms support company policies and objectives
Improve efficiency and scalability by helping to develop legal playbooks, contract templates, and internal policies
Stay current on legal and regulatory changes that impact Ancestry’s commercial and corporate activities, with a focus on privacy and data security
Support senior legal leadership with strategic transactions, corporate governance matters, and other corporate development initiatives
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance and an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
5+ years of relevant experience with a strong focus on technology transactions and complex commercial agreements
In-house experience at a technology or data-driven company required
Proven ability to independently negotiate complex procurement, vendor, supplier, and technology agreements on a global scale
Deep knowledge of data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, with hands-on experience negotiating Data Processing Agreements
Technically savvy, with experience negotiating agreements involving new technologies including AI and machine learning, and comfortable using legal technology and CLM systems to manage workflows
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills, with strong business judgment and excellent communication abilities
Collaborative, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Highly self-aware and low-ego. You understand that high-stakes legal work is more effective (and enjoyable) when done with a sense of humor, deep respect for colleagues, and a focus on collective success
Preferred
Experience at a top-tier law firm strongly preferred
CIPP/US certification is highly preferred; CIPP/E or other international certifications are a plus
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Company
Ancestry
Ancestry is a web-based platform that helps its users to create their own family tree and help them preserve and share their family history.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (61)
2024 (60)
2023 (65)
2022 (99)
2021 (60)
2020 (47)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33.2MKey Investors
Banneker Partners
2020-08-05Acquired
2016-04-01Post Ipo Equity
2012-10-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Sriram Thiagarajan
EVP, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Officer
Attica Alexis Jaques
SVP and GM US Marketing
Recent News
2025-10-27
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