--- title: 'Senior Counsel, Commercial at Axios' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-counsel-commercial-axios-remote-1hzpf96jdnha' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-20' --- # Senior Counsel, Commercial at Axios - **Company:** Axios - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios/jobs/8282430 ## Job description The big picture: Axios is a digital media company focused on breaking news and invaluable insights across business, technology, politics, and media. We are hiring a Senior Counsel, Commercial to join our collaborative legal team and serve as a key legal partner to our revenue, product, and operations teams. Why it matters: This is a high-visibility, broad-scope role. You will independently counsel senior business leaders, own significant commercial matters end-to-end, and help shape practical solutions as Axios develops new products, partnerships, and growth opportunities. Go deeper: We are looking for a pragmatic, self-directed attorney with strong commercial judgment who will: - Commercial Transactions & Workflow - Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including advertising sales, sponsorships, events, customer subscriptions, content licensing, vendor, technology, and strategic agreements. - Own commercial legal intake and workflow: prioritize and delegate work, improve playbooks and templates, and help implement self-service tools and automation to handle volume efficiently. - Commercial, Product, Sales & Marketing Counseling - Provide practical, business-focused advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives and helps teams reach workable solutions. - Advise on new products and features, sales and marketing initiatives, advertising and sponsorships, new revenue opportunities, and day-to-day business matters. - Identify legal implications across privacy, IP, regulatory, and operational issues. - Provide practical privacy and data-use counseling, including DPAs, privacy policy updates, and data-use questions, and exercise judgment about when specialized support is warranted. - Handle routine commercial disputes and other business issues and escalate significant or high-risk matters thoughtfully. - Legal Team Leadership - Scope and manage outside counsel efficiently and translate legal advice into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders. - Stay current on legal developments relevant to digital media and technology - Contribute to cross-functional and Legal team initiatives as needed. Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission. This position requires the following: - 6+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant in-house commercial experience; law firm experience a plus. - Experience advising on product, sales, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, and digital media matters; digital media experience strongly preferred. - Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with a track record of independently leading sophisticated commercial transactions. - Broad issue-spotting skills and experience to identify and advise on legal and business risks beyond the contract. - Pragmatic risk assessment that balances legal protection with business agility and avoids over-lawyering. - Proven ability to operate independently, own matters end-to-end, and advise senior business leaders with sound judgment and confidence. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach. - Ability to move quickly, prioritize competing demands, and communicate clearly and succinctly. - AI aptitude and comfort using AI-enabled tools and workflows to work more effectively. Starting salary for this role is in the range of $175,000 - $205,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location. Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows. What Axios brings to the table besides salary: - 401(k) with employer match - Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network - Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high-deductible health plan option - Dental and vision coverage - Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave - Generous vacation policy, plus holidays - One mental health day per quarter - Annual learning and development stipend - $100 monthly work-from-home stipend - Tele-mental health services through Headspace - OneMedical membership, including tele-health services - Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate - Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility - Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies - Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers - Virtual company-sponsored social events - A strong and positive work environment - A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture ## Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. ## About Axios ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Axios is a digital news media company that delivers vital, trustworthy news and analysis in a smart, efficient format, covering politics, tech, business, health, and local news. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by Cox Enterprises since September 2022) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2017 (launched in 2017; founded in 2016) - **Founders**: Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Internet News, Digital Media - **Target customers**: B2C (general readers), B2B (advertisers, brands, and agencies through client partnerships and branded content) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To help people get smarter, faster on what matters most — delivering the cleanest, smartest and most efficient news experience. ## Products & Services - **Axios.com**: The flagship news website featuring short, bullet-point articles (Smart Brevity) covering national, local, and international news. - **Axios Local**: Hyper-local newsletters and reporting in dozens of U.S. cities (e.g., Cincinnati, Phoenix, Atlanta, D.C., Chicago). - **Axios AM / PM**: Daily flagship newsletters written by founder Mike Allen, providing top news summaries. - **Axios Pro**: Premium industry-specific newsletters (e.g., deal reporting for corporate strategy, policy). - **Axios Events (Axios Live)**: In-person and virtual events bringing together newsmakers, business leaders, and the Axios community. - **Branded Content / Native Advertising**: Custom content solutions for brands. - **Data Automation & Visualization**: Tools and products (e.g., producers for data automation) supporting editorial work. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Cox Enterprises in September 2022 for $525 million (implied valuation at acquisition). Not publicly traded. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $87.7 million (most recent data). Total funding raised prior to acquisition: $102 million. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lerer Hippeau (lead Series A & B), Greycroft, Glade Brook Capital Partners, Cox Enterprises (acquirer). Parent company is Cox Enterprises, Inc. - **Growth Signals**: 510 total employees (410 on LinkedIn), with a 150% year-over-year increase in active job postings. Expanding Axios Local network (e.g., reporters hired across multiple cities). Recent grant of $45 million (December 2024). Headquarters in Arlington, VA, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Charlotte, Washington D.C. ## Competitive Advantages - **Smart Brevity**™ editorial style: Articles are typically under 300 words with bullet points, optimized for quick consumption on mobile and desktop. - **Trusted news brand**: High levels of trust and engagement, especially among political and business professionals. Named from the Greek word for “worthy.” - **Original reporting and scoops**: Strong track record on national politics, tech, and health policy (e.g., Mike Allen’s daily newsletter). - **Local news network**: A growing footprint of local bureaus that differentiates from national-only competitors. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Axios Local**: Expanding coverage into more U.S. metro areas with dedicated reporters and editors. - **Data-driven journalism**: Investing in data automation, visualization, and tools for reporters (e.g., Data Automation Producer roles). - **Events business**: Growing Axios Live as a revenue and engagement channel. - **Brand partnerships**: Deepening relationships with advertisers through custom branded content and events. - **Efficiency and digital innovation**: Leveraging technology (e.g., Python, React, SQL, Tableau, Salesforce) to streamline content production and audience growth. ## Why Work Here - **Work model**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site). Employees are based in Arlington (HQ), New York, San Francisco, Charlotte, Washington D.C., and remote locations across the U.S. Offices are in five cities. - **Culture**: Axios emphasizes smart brevity in all communications, a fast-paced newsroom environment, and collaboration across editorial, product, and sales teams. Rated 3.2/5 on LinkedIn (240 reviews). Top reviewers note strong work-life balance (3.6) but mixed satisfaction on career growth (2.6). - **Tech stack**: Engineering teams use Python, JavaScript, React, Redux, SQL, Tableau, Google Analytics, Salesforce, JIRA, Wrike, DocuSign, and more. - **Notable perks**: Flexible remote work policy, opportunity to work on a trusted national news brand, and exposure to high-level newsmaking. - **Open roles** (as of mid-2026): Account Executive (Pro Deals), Associate Director of Sales, Growth & Expansion, Associate Business Development, Local Advertising Account Executive, Account Manager (Client Success), editors and reporters for Axios Local, Analytics Engineer, Engineering Manager, Director of Accounting, and others. ## Sources 1. [axios.com](https://www.axios.com/) 2. [greenhouse.io (Jobs at Axios)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios) 3. [builtin.com (Axios Careers, Perks + Culture)](https://builtin.com/company/axios) 4. 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