We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to join our Legal Team in the U.S. In this role, you will support complex commercial transactions, including SaaS, licensing, and strategic partnerships, while helping the company navigate diverse legal and regulatory frameworks in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
- Partner with sales, business development, and operations teams to design and implement strategies that support high-growth go-to-market initiatives.
- Monitor and interpret evolving legal and regulatory developments, including data protection, technology, and AI-related frameworks, and 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, tailoring advice to enable responsible growth and innovation.
- Contribute to scaling the Legal Team's commercial function, fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture.
Who you are
- Curious about the future of AI and emerging technologies, have a strong sense of ownership with enthusiasm for applying your legal expertise to cutting-edge products.
- Experienced in navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed, timely decisions.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global colleagues.
- Proactive, business-minded, and committed to delivering practical solutions that support both compliance and commercial success.
What you bring
- JD with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred).
- 6-12 years of relevant legal experience (in-house experience with 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.
Location
This role is remote and can be executed in the United States.
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