Commercial Counsel

As a key member of our legal team at Freshworks, you will play a pivotal role in advising and supporting all forms of commercial transactions (Sales, Partner, and Vendor) in North America and assist in developing and creating new programs/ frameworks and agreements. Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including cloud (SaaS), channel, reseller, managed services, marketplace, data protection, and professional services agreementsSupport Freshworks' Partner, Channels, and Strategic Alliances teams globally by advising on potential legal risks, business strategies, and structuring. Negotiate data processing agreements, business associate agreements, and similar compliance-driven contractsMaintain and enhance commercial contract templates, playbooks, and standard contracting clauses to streamline Deals Desk processes. Continuously improve standardized documentation across multiple jurisdictions for our partner teamsWork closely with Sales, Finance, Deals Desk, and Professional Services to expedite transactions and align with our compliance requirements. Assist in developing internal policies to support efficient vendor onboarding and contract review processKeep up-to-date on relevant laws and regulations, including those related to IP, open source, privacy, and security Please note this is a hybrid role with onsite expectations of 3x/ week (Tue - Thur) from our San Mateo headquarters