Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.
About the Role
Dandy is building the operating system for dentists, involving medical devices, ML/AI, sophisticated 3D computer vision, and cutting-edge software. We are seeking a highly organized and business-minded Counsel, Commercial Contracts to focus on drafting, negotiating, and executing a wide variety of deals with a focus on the commercial agreements that drive our rapid global growth. This role is essential for maintaining efficient workflows and ensuring deals are structured for mutual long-term success.
What You'll Do
This role will be an early member of our legal team and serve as a dedicated legal resource focused on transactional efficiency and commercial outcomes:
Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume and variety of complex deals and commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), SaaS Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Strategic Partnership Agreements, Technology Licenses, and Vendor/Supplier Agreements.
Commercial Risk Management: Provide practical, action-oriented legal advice to the Procurement, Technical, Sales, and Business Development teams, guiding them on contract interpretation, commercial terms, and associated business risks.
Process Efficiency: Develop, maintain, and implement standardized contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to increase speed and consistency across the commercial function.
Regulatory Integration: Work with other legal stakeholders to ensure that all commercial contracts accurately incorporate necessary regulatory addenda (e.g., Data Processing Agreements, HIPAA Business Associate Agreements) and comply with applicable international regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
Dispute Resolution Support: Provide primary support in resolving contract-based disputes or escalations with customers and partners, interpreting governing legal terms to achieve optimal business resolutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, and Sales teams to manage the contracting pipeline, accelerate deal closures, and structure agreements that maximize revenue while minimizing exposure.
You Have:
The ability to operate in ambiguity and make quick, and sound, decisions
A bias for speed and comfort with getting to 80% of the right answer quickly
The heart of a generalist and can comfortably pivot between a variety of deal types
Relentless focus on business outcomes over pure legal risk mitigation
Strong dispute resolution skills and high empathy
Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work
An unstoppable drive to win and build an iconic, category-defining, business
What We're Looking For
4+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
3+ years of experience specializing in commercial contracting and transactional law
Proven ability to work autonomously, manage a large pipeline of agreements, and prioritize deal closure efficiency.
Exceptional skills in simplifying complex legal concepts for non-legal business audiences (Sales, Technical, Finance, etc.).
JD, LLM, or equivalent degree.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law.
Bonus Points For
Project management or experience utilizing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software.
Req ID: J-848
For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
