Sr. Commercial Counsel

Overview

This role serves as a strategic advisor to the organization on commercial contracting, product launches, technology licensing, and legal issues arising from AI-enabled products and services. The position partners with cross-functional teams to provide proactive solutions and operational improvements. Opportunities may also involve supporting international teams and contributing to other legal disciplines based on interest and business needs.

This is a fully remote position (must be based in the United States). The organization does not offer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
  • Software and technology licensing
  • SaaS agreements
  • Master services agreements
  • Data processing agreements
  • Customer and vendor contracts
• Provide legal counsel on the development, deployment, and commercialization of artificial intelligence and machine learning products and services, including:
  • AI governance
  • Responsible AI practices
  • Emerging AI regulation
• Identify legal risks associated with new products, features, and business initiatives, and propose practical, business-oriented mitigation strategies.
• Advise on data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance issues arising from commercial transactions and technology products.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Business teams to structure deals, support product launches, and provide day-to-day transactional support.
• Stay current on developments in AI law and data protection; proactively advise stakeholders on implications and best practices and update documentation accordingly.
• Leverage AI tools and legal technology to improve productivity, decision-making, and legal service delivery.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues to support other legal areas based on experience and interest (e.g., employment law, litigation strategy, risk management).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor with a current Bar license.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in commercial/transactional law and technology licensing.
• Experience advising on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and data privacy, with a strong desire to build expertise in this area.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial and technology agreements.
• Sound judgment and the ability to assess and communicate legal risk pragmatically in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts in plain language to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining commitment to deadlines (or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company).
• Process-oriented mindset with a drive to improve systems, workflows, and outcomes.
• Adaptability and intellectual curiosity, with willingness to expand into new legal domains and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborative team player comfortable working proactively in a legal department and contributing to a broad range of legal issues.
• Proficiency with legal technology and AI tools, and openness to innovation in legal practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in expanding into additional legal disciplines beyond commercial/technology matters, as business needs require.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation including:
  • Base pay
  • Bonus potential
  • Inclusive benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Perks
• Pay decisions are informed by market and industry data, considering geography and labor markets, individual experience, and business needs.
• A reasonable estimate of the current annualized base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000.

Location

• Fully remote position (must be based in the United States).
• No visa sponsorship.