Commercial Contracts Consultant

Overview

This role supports a global technology company’s APAC Commercial Legal team. The organization is seeking a Commercial Contracts Consultant to advise on complex commercial deal negotiations and technology transactions, including guidance on legal and regulatory considerations for responsible AI deployment across the APAC region.

• Number of positions: 2
• Contract term: 12 months (extension likely)
• Target start: Onboarding in approximately 6 weeks
• Location: Remote – Sydney preferred
• Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday
• Seniority: 10+ years’ PQE

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, with primary focus on go-to-market (GTM) and sales transactions in APAC, including enterprise customer contracts
• Partner closely with Sales and GTM teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance
• Help build and maintain commercial legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements
• Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business momentum
• Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies
• Build relationships with external stakeholders across APAC, including clients of all sizes, regulatory bodies, and industry partners

Requirements

• 10+ years’ PQE
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (e.g., enterprise customer contracts or SaaS agreements)
• Exposure to commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, or technology transactions
• Strong legal writing skills, including the ability to translate legal concepts for non-lawyer audiences
• In-house experience at leading technology companies with APAC operations
• Experience with AI, machine learning, or other emerging technologies in commercial contexts
• Experience supporting sales teams across diverse client segments in deal negotiations
• Experience navigating multi-stakeholder agreements involving technical and policy considerations
• Curiosity about AI technology and AI policy, with a commitment to responsible AI development
• Collaborative, low-ego approach and willingness to take initiative where needed
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

Location

Remote – Sydney preferred