Commercial Counsel (SPARC)

Join our legal team as a Commercial Counsel, SPARC, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI technology. You'll work on cutting-edge AI safety and research agreements, support our Go-to-Market teams, and contribute directly to responsible AI development. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to develop deep expertise in commercial transactions while making a meaningful impact.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, focusing mainly on AI safety and research agreements, as well as GTM/Sales transactions including enterprise customer contracts.
• Partner closely with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance.
• Help build and maintain commercial legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance to non-lawyers on complex commercial law matters
• Curiosity about AI technology and AI policy, and a commitment to responsible AI development
• Commercial experience supporting research collaborations and sponsored research and grant giving programs
• Experience advising on partnerships with non-profit foundations, academic institutions, or industry trade groups
• Experience with biotech, clinical research, or other life sciences transactions
• Familiarity with grant-making or grant-funded arrangements, including funding terms and compliance considerations
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences
• Comfort advising research teams whose work doesn't follow a standard commercial playbook
• Experience navigating multi-stakeholder agreements involving technical and policy considerations
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SaaS agreements or other technology transactions
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification