Vimeo

Associate Commercial Counsel

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Biotechnology, Media, Video HostingIndustries

Associate Commercial Counsel

Position Overview

Vimeo is seeking an energetic and business-focused Associate Commercial Counsel to support Vimeo’s Legal Team. This role will focus on the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of Vimeo’s agreements with partners and sales-assisted customers. The Associate Commercial Counsel will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and manage multiple priorities concurrently, reporting directly to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Commercial.

Responsibilities

  • Independently review, draft, revise, interpret, and negotiate a broad range of agreements with Vimeo’s sales-assisted customers on a daily basis. This includes SaaS and other technology licensing agreements, reseller and referral partnership agreements, RFIs and RFPs, OEM agreements, consulting agreements, statements of work, and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Collaborate across departments, including Sales, Finance, Deal Desk, Security, and the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure contracts are negotiated and executed in compliance with contracting policies and applicable law.
  • Respond promptly to approval requests from Vimeo’s business teams and escalate issues where appropriate.
  • Educate stakeholders on Vimeo's policies, procedures, and negotiation playbook, and communicate issues concerning contract risks and agreement structure.
  • Maintain and improve Vimeo’s contracting policies, procedures, and negotiation playbook.
  • Assist in the management and maintenance of Vimeo’s standard terms, templates, and processes to minimize customer friction and mitigate business risk.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating agreements in a global SaaS enterprise environment.
  • Solid understanding of commercial contract terms (e.g., intellectual property rights, indemnification, and limitations of liability) and the ability to translate this understanding into redlines and articulate during negotiations.
  • Ability to identify legal risks within contracts and present summaries clearly and compellingly.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and good judgment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment.
  • Global privacy experience is preferred (but not required).
  • Knowledge of Salesforce or other enterprise quoting tools is preferred (but not required).
  • Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for federal contracts is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary Range:

  • NYC Metro, Bay Area, Seattle, & Los Angeles: $143,000 - $197,000
  • All other US cities outside above metro areas: $128,700 - $177,300

Note: Actual salaries will vary based on factors including experience, specialized skills, internal alignment, and location. Base salary is one component of Vimeo's total rewards philosophy, which includes a wide range of benefits, perks, variable compensation, and potential long-term incentive programs. Benefits include paid time off, generous 401k match, commuter benefits, HSA, FSA, fertility reimbursement, group term life insurances, and wellbeing resources.

Company Information

About Vimeo:

Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) is the world's most innovative video experience platform, enabling anyone to create high-quality video experiences to better connect and bring ideas to life. Vimeo serves millions of users, from creative storytellers to globally distributed teams at the world's largest companies, whose videos receive billions of views each month. Learn more at www.vimeo.com.

Vimeo is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world.

Skills

Commercial Contracts
SaaS Agreements
Partnership Agreements
RFIs
RFPs
OEM Agreements
Consulting Agreements
Statements of Work
NDAs
Intellectual Property Rights
Indemnification
Limitations of Liability
Contract Negotiation
Contract Drafting
Contract Review
Contract Interpretation
Contract Management
Risk Mitigation

Vimeo

Video hosting and sharing platform

About Vimeo

Vimeo provides a platform for creating, hosting, and sharing high-quality videos, catering to a wide range of users from individual creators to large teams. Users can utilize various tools and services to produce and distribute their video content effectively. Vimeo operates on a subscription model, offering different tiers that provide various features to suit the needs of its diverse clientele. This company stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality video experiences and offering additional services like video monetization and live streaming. Vimeo's goal is to empower users to connect globally through their video content, facilitating creative storytelling and collaboration.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$437.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off
Company-matched 401k
Medical and dental
Daily breakfast, plus snacks and drinks aplenty
Company outings and events
Tuition reimbursement
Company equity
Company-matched charitable donations
Parental leave and adoption assistance

Risks

Emerging platforms like TikTok challenge Vimeo's market share.
AI-generated content may impact demand for traditional video tools.
Regulatory challenges in Europe could affect Vimeo's operations.

Differentiation

Vimeo offers a comprehensive video platform for creators and enterprises.
The platform supports spatial videos, enhancing immersive content creation.
Vimeo's partnerships with cultural institutions expand its reach and brand prestige.

Upsides

Growing demand for spatial video content boosts Vimeo's market position.
Video monetization strategies offer new revenue streams for Vimeo.
Remote work trends align with Vimeo's collaboration tools for distributed teams.

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