Commercial Counsel (AU)

Overview

This role focuses on reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts for clients, with the added responsibility of helping orchestrate AI-enabled legal workflows. The position is designed for a lawyer who wants to apply technology to their own practice while maintaining high standards for quality and execution.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial contracts with speed and precision, identifying obligations, risks, and off-market terms that matter.
• Collaborate with other legal team members to interpret contract terms and surface anomalies and edge cases requiring expert review.
• Identify inefficiencies and recurring patterns in contract review, and propose improvements to strengthen team execution.
• Help standardize and codify recurring contract types and playbooks so judgment compounds rather than restarting for each deal.
• Partner with engineering and operations to evolve the legal service delivery model.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one US state.
• An Australian practising certificate, or foreign lawyer registration (or eligibility to register).
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa with unrestricted work rights (the employer is unable to sponsor).
• 4+ years reviewing US commercial contracts in private practice or in-house.
• Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgment, including the ability to catch buried clauses and incorrect cross-references.
• Ability to distinguish signal from noise and maintain a high bar for personal work quality.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex decisions simply.
• Interest in AI tools and workflows, including hands-on engagement or eagerness to begin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying AI tools or building AI-enabled workflows in a legal context.

Compensation & Benefits

• Equity and bonus compensation.
• Private health insurance.
• Fully remote work.

Location

Fully remote.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Pursuant to New York Labor Law Section 194-b, the US Pay Range for this position is listed in the job post. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications.