Director, Commercial Legal
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Braze is seeking an experienced and proactive Director of Commercial Legal to join our fast-growing legal team. This role will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance on complex commercial matters, contract negotiations, and supporting our revenue-generating teams. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in driving Braze’s growth while ensuring that legal considerations align with business objectives.
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of commercial contracts, including main subscription agreements and data processing agreements utilizing both company templates and customer templates, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, company policy, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to address legal issues that arise during fast-paced deal cycles, providing practical and timely solutions.
- Partner with revenue recognition and the deal desk teams to ensure agreements are consistent with internal policies and processes.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal policies, procedures, and contract templates.
- Provide expert counsel on data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
WHO YOU ARE:
- 5-10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in commercial contracts and supporting a sales team, with a preference for experience in the tech industry or SaaS businesses.
- Proven experience leading negotiations and drafting high-value commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and experience in negotiating data-related agreements.
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, business-friendly language.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment in a variety of legal and business contexts.
- Must be able to work independently and be a self-motivated team player
- Law degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $180,000 - $240,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $225,000 - $300,000/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 flexible environments, 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 plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. In 2025, we were recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work. In 2024, we were included in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For (Top 10%) and recognized in Great Place to Work’s Fortune Best Medium Workplaces, Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, and Fortune Best Workplaces for Women.
Additionally, we were featured in Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Europe, Best Workplaces for Development, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Workplaces in Technology.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, São Paulo, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAt Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
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Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE) is a leading cloud-based software company based in New York City. We enable companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
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