MacPaw is a software company that develops and distributes software for macOS and iOS. Today, we have 20 million active users across all our products, and every 5th Mac on Earth has our product installed.
At MacPaw, we believe humans and technology can reach their greatest potential together.
We gather open-minded people who support each other and aspire to change the world around us, making millions of people’s lives easier with technology.
Our flagship products include CleanMyMac, Setapp, ClearVPN, Moonlock, and more. Now, we’re stepping into an important new stage: launching a product ecosystem with a new AI Mac Assistant - Eney.
If you enjoy solving complex business and legal challenges, negotiating meaningful partnerships, and working at the intersection of technology, AI, and commercial strategy — this role might be for you. As a Senior Commercial Lawyer (Partnerships), you’ll help MacPaw build scalable and legally sound partnerships across global markets.
In this role, you will:
- Lead legal support for complex B2B partnerships and commercial deals — from first discussions to signed agreements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate reseller, vendor, developer, embedded solutions, and other partnership agreements.
- Work closely with Partnerships, Business Development, Product, R&D, Sales, and Finance teams to make sure legal solutions actually support business goals, not slow them down.
- Help structure partnership models and commercial terms that are both practical and protective of MacPaw’s interests.
- Join negotiations for high-value SaaS and enterprise agreements and help resolve difficult redlines or deal blockers.
- Support AI-related partnerships by advising on regulations, data flows, integrations, and legal risks around AI technologies.
- Navigate IP-related questions connected to AI-generated content, training data, licensing, and ownership.
- Translate complex legal and regulatory topics into clear recommendations that business and product teams can actually use.
- Build templates, playbooks, and scalable legal approaches for future partnership deals.
- Share legal knowledge and negotiation best practices with cross-functional teams.
Skills you’ll need to bring:
- Strong experience with B2B negotiations and complex commercial agreements.
- Solid background in SaaS, enterprise contracts, and partnership deals.
- Excellent drafting skills and the ability to turn messy business discussions into clear, workable contracts.
- Strong commercial judgment — understanding when to push, when to compromise, and how to keep deals moving.
- Experience with contract law and IP, including legal aspects of AI products, training data, licensing, and AI regulations.
- Understanding of the evolving AI regulatory landscape (EU AI Act, US regulations, UK frameworks, etc.).
- Working knowledge of GDPR and US data privacy laws.
- Ability to work comfortably in fast-changing environments with a lot of ambiguity.
- Collaborative mindset and confidence working with both business and technical teams.
- Ability to explain legal complexity in a practical, business-friendly way.
- At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English and fluent Ukrainian.
As a plus:
- Basic understanding of tax law and knowing when to involve Finance or external advisors.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a healthy sense of humor in fast-paced environments.
What We Offer
We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against the russian aggression
- We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war. Here, you can also read about the MacPaw Foundation, which intends to help save the lives of Ukrainian defenders and provide relief to as many civilians as possible.
We are committed to our veterans
- Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
Hybrid work model
- Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process.
Your health always comes first
- We guarantee medical insurance starting on your first working month. For those abroad, you can receive a yearly Medical insurance allowance as compensation for managing your medical expenses.
Flexible working hours
- You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.
Space to grow both professionally and personally
- Education opportunities to grow both hard and soft skills, annual development reviews, and internal community.
Teams we are proud of
- We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.
Office designed for people (and pets)
- Our office has it all: a spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around; a gym for recreation; cozy kitchens; a sleeping/meditation room; and a terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office.
Time-off policy that covers life’s needs
- Convenient personal time-off policy to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.
Join social initiatives with MacPawCares
- MacPaw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in to make the world a better place.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. Here is a safe place for applicants of all backgrounds
- We are hiring talented humans. Meaning with all our variety of backgrounds and identities, including service members and veterans, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and other often underrepresented groups. MacPaw does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
- Some benefits are under development, and new adjustments are possible.
