Counsel, Partnerships & Commerce

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. Join Toast's growing Legal team as an experienced Counsel. You will be a key advisor supporting the company's growth, primarily executing strategic partnership deals with our business development team (~75%). You will also support our commerce and sales teams on various sales agreements, including enterprise deals (~25%).

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with a focus on strategic partnership agreements and sales contracts. This includes partnership agreements, customer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, SaaS subscription agreements, terms of use, vendor agreements, and other commercial or technology licensing agreements.
• Work closely and collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify and provide strategic advice and counsel on legal issues impacting Toast’s products, business, and customers.
• Support the development and maintenance of legal resources (e.g., templates, playbooks, and training materials) to help business stakeholders develop innovative and compliant products and services.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal and Compliance teams on complex issues, ensuring consistent and expert advice on products, services, and commercial deals.

• A J.D. from an ABA‑accredited U.S. law school, and membership in good standing to at least one state bar.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating commercial contracts. A mix of experience at a large law firm and in an in‑house legal department (preferably in the tech sector) is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset, with the ability to quickly balance legal and business risks and devise creative, practical solutions for audiences in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with fast paced technology, software or fintech companies.
• Passion for collaborating with a wide range of people in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Knowledge of financial services and related legal issues.
• Experience with broad range of corporate legal transactions (e.g., M&A and investment agreements, lease agreements, credit agreements).

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candida