Atomic · 1 week ago
Commercial Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expAtomic is building a more connected financial landscape, and they are seeking a Commercial Counsel to support the legal foundation of their B2B fintech operations. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements while advising internal teams on data privacy, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance.
BankingFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
Master Services Agreements (MSAs)/Terms of Service
Data processing agreements (DPAs)
Reseller, distribution, and partnership agreements
NDAs, licenses, supplier agreements, and other commercial contracts as needed
Serve as a primary legal partner to internal teams, advising on:
Data privacy and data protection obligations (including various state laws GLBA, PIPEDA, and related industry frameworks)
Allocation of risk (limitation of liability, indemnities, reps and warranties)
Pricing structures, product terms, and go-to-market strategies
IP ownership, licensing, and use of data, software, and APIs
Own privacy-related contracting workflows, including:
Drafting and negotiating DPAs and Privacy Notices
Partnering with Security and Engineering to align contractual commitments with technical controls
Ensuring contracts reflect Atomic’s privacy, security, and data-use practices through collaboration with security and compliance teams
Interpret and explain contractual rights, obligations, and restrictions in plain language, helping business teams understand both risk and opportunity
Draft, maintain, and continuously improve Atomic’s form agreements and playbooks
Stay current on regulatory developments and industry trends affecting fintech, payments, banking, and data privacy, and proactively advise stakeholders on compliance and best practices
Handle negotiations independently with minimal oversight, while clearly communicating tradeoffs, recommendations, and risk levels to the business
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating B2B commercial contracts, ideally in fintech, SaaS, or data-driven businesses
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing
Strong understanding of: Commercial contract structures and negotiation strategy
Strong understanding of: Data privacy and security concepts in a B2B context
Strong understanding of: Intellectual property ownership, licensing, and data rights
Proven ability to manage complex, strategic deals from inception through execution
Writes clearly and practically—you understand the law deeply, but you don't sound like a law review article
A trusted problem-solver who builds credibility with business partners and helps unblock progress
Comfortable prioritizing in a startup environment where not everything can be done at once—and you know how to focus on what matters most
Curious and resourceful: when you don't know something, you know how to find the answer using regulatory guidance, external counsel, and your network
Able to pause, synthesize complexity, and explain legal concepts in a way your audience will actually understand
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k)
Opportunities for equity through stock options
Unlimited PTO, 10 company-paid holidays, and office closure between Christmas and New Year
Continuing education support
Paid parental leave
Company
Atomic
atomic is an online platform that specializes in lending and financial services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$78.56MKey Investors
The FIS FinTech Accelerator in Partnership with The Venture CenterCore Innovation Capital
2025-04-01Series Unknown· $10M
2022-03-03Series B· $40M
2021-10-12Series A· $22M
Leadership Team
Jordan Wright
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2025-10-31
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