Business Attorney - Senior Corporate & Commercial Transactions Lawyer (Remote)

About KARRAOur name says it all. Karra comes from the Greek word "Chara," meaning joy, because we believe working with attorneys should not feel like a necessary evil. We are here to bring some joy back into the legal world, both for our clients and the people who work alongside us. Here is the thing: we were not built by career law firm partners who have always done it this way. We are entrepreneurs (and lawyers) who looked at our industry and thought: there has to be a better way.Our firm is powered by modern systems and smart automation, letting us focus on high leverage work. We believe the future of legal lies in combining human judgment with smart technology. We use AI to amplify our efforts and streamline workflows, while preserving the nuance and care that great lawyering demands. We have cut out the bloat, the politics, and the old school mentality. What is left is refreshingly simple: great work with great clients.About UsKarra Law is hiring a remote full-time senior business attorney to join our team serving high growth startups and modern businesses. You will spend a large portion of your time drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and acting as outside general counsel on day-to-day legal questions. Work includes commercial contracts, privacy policies, terms of service, online product terms, and a steady flow of general business issues.You will work directly with founders and leadership teams, structure companies and ownership, and serve as outside GC for a variety of different businesses. This is a high-trust, high-impact role designed for a lawyer who moves fast, thinks commercially, and wants to help build a new kind of firm.This is a rare opportunity to get in early and help shape the future of a modern firm. We offer a rewarding compensation structure, with meaningful upside tied to contributions, giving you the chance to build long-term value in something you are helping create, all with the support and infrastructure of a forward-thinking practice.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as outside general counsel for a portfolio of clients, handling day-to-day commercial, corporate, and general business mattersDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, SaaS and technology licensing agreements, services, consulting, and independent contractor agreementsPrepare, update, and negotiate online and product-related terms, including website and product terms of service, privacy policies and related notices, basic data processing addenda and privacy or security contract provisionsAdvise on startup and small business structuring for corporations and LLCs, including formations, founder and member equity splits, IP assignments, holding companies, and cap table planningAdvise on corporate governance and equity matters, including restricted stock, option and incentive plans, unit or stock issuances, 83(b) questions, and investor onboardingHandle equity and ownership matters for corporations and LLCs, including new issuances, transfers, buybacks, and redemptionsServe as outside general counsel on board governance, employment related questions, commercial contracts, and risk management, balancing legal risk and business strategyStay adaptable and willing to learn new verticals and areas of law as client needs evolveHelp refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to improve speed and consistency across the practice
About YouJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school5+ years of corporate or commercial experience, with a significant focus on commercial agreements and general corporate work for private companies (startups, growth stage, or closely held businesses)Trained at a Big Law firm, elite boutique, or high-quality in-house or outside GC environment, with exposure to emerging companies, commercial contracts, and capital or equity transactionsActive attorney license in good standingDeep comfort drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and counseling business clients on contract risk and negotiation strategySolid grounding in corporate and equity matters for corporations and LLCs, including formations, governance, and cap table and ownership workConfident owning matters and managing client relationships directlyEnjoy the pace and energy of early stage and growth businesses and speak the language of founders and operatorsComfortable advising across a wide range of matters (and interested in learning what you do not yet know)Operate with a business first mindset: practical, fast moving, and solution orientedWant to build a new type of technology first law firm with us
Bonus Points ForExperience with venture capital, M&A, secondary sales, or more complex capital eventsExperience preparing or advising on privacy, data, and product issues for SaaS or other technology companiesFamiliarity with modern tech stack tools and an interest in using automation to work smarterInterest in productizing legal services or experimenting with tech and AI enabled delivery
What We OfferEarning potential commensurate with the firms growthFlexible, fully remote team culture with no face time expectations or big firm posturingTech, automation, and support to help you succeedRobust and transparent fee-sharing structure for client origination and key accountsYou will help shape how we grow, operate, and innovate

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