Commercial Counsel - U.S.

Overview

An AI research and product organization is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to join their Legal Team in the United States. This role involves supporting complex commercial transactions, including SaaS, licensing, and strategic partnerships, while navigating diverse legal and regulatory frameworks in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. The position requires close collaboration with global colleagues to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that enables growth and manages risk across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with regional sales, business development, and operations teams to design and implement strategies supporting high-growth go-to-market initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret evolving legal and regulatory developments related to data protection, technology, and AI frameworks; apply this knowledge to contract drafting and risk assessment.
• Develop, maintain, and localize contract templates, playbooks, and policies to reflect regional requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice to cross-functional teams, balancing innovation with regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to scaling the Legal Team’s commercial function and foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred).
• 6-12 years of relevant legal experience, with in-house experience at technology or SaaS companies strongly preferred.
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise software licensing, SaaS, data protection, and intellectual property.
• Experience advising on privacy, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfer issues.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity about the future of AI and emerging technologies, with enthusiasm for applying legal expertise to cutting-edge products.
• Experience navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments with the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed, timely decisions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global colleagues.
• Proactive, business-minded approach committed to delivering practical solutions that support compliance and commercial success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual discretionary stipend for professional development.
• Annual discretionary stipend for social travel to meet colleagues.
• Annual company offsite in various international locations.
• Monthly co-working stipend for those not located near main hubs.

Location

This is a remote position based in the United States.