Commercial Counsel (Associate Director/Director)

Overview

This role involves serving as Commercial Counsel (Director/Associate Director) within a legal team focused on supporting a fast-moving, frontier technology environment. The position requires structuring and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements and advising on legal and regulatory issues related to artificial intelligence, scientific research, and advanced technology development. The role includes cross-functional collaboration with science, engineering, business development, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage diverse commercial agreements including SaaS, IP licensing, vendor, partnership, and R&D collaboration contracts
• Provide practical legal counsel to internal stakeholders across business, product, and science functions, balancing legal risk with strategic goals
• Advise on regulatory and ethical considerations related to AI use in scientific and commercial contexts
• Develop scalable systems and workflows to streamline legal processes, leveraging AI tools and automation
• Support strategic transactions and partnerships, quickly gaining expertise in new areas to ensure sound legal outcomes

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
• Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience at a technology company
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Familiarity with AI, SaaS, and/or scientific R&D business models
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in transforming legal practice through AI and data-driven tools
• Experience with export-controlled technologies or CFIUS considerations
• Background supporting R&D teams in life sciences, materials science, or climate technology
• Comfort with technical subject matter and scientific research environments
• Proven track record of building legal infrastructure or scalable processes from the ground up

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $232,000 to $327,000 USD
• Bonus potential and early-stage equity participation

U.S. Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance program
• Commuter benefits including bike share memberships for office-based employees
• Company-subsidized lunch program

International Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits tailored to local regions
• Salaries set according to local market conditions

Location

U.S.-based positions only. Must be a member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.