Senior Counsel, Commercial Technology (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Counsel, Commercial Technology (AI): Leading and supporting commercial technology matters for an AI company, with an accent on structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial arrangements. Focus on shaping and scaling B2B enterprise AI solutions and optimizing legal contracting processes.

Location: Hybrid in London, San Francisco, New York, Toronto, or Paris. This role offers remote flexibility with access to offices in these cities.

Company

hirify.global is building and deploying frontier AI models for developers and enterprises to power AI systems for various applications.

What you will do

• Lead and support all commercial technology matters, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex commercial arrangements.
• Engage with enterprise clients, partners, advisors, and vendors on legal matters related to commercial contracting.
• Work with internal stakeholders and leaders to resolve legal matters across various functions.
• Build out legal strategy and refine processes for commercial contracting, customer acquisition, vendor management, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee and manage legal contracting tools, company policies, and procedures.
• Optimize contracting processes and create operational efficiencies to empower company objectives and drive growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years in private practice and/or in-house, with a focus on technology contracting with sophisticated enterprises.
• Experience with cross-border transactions, negotiating against counterparties in multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Canada, US, UK/EU).
• Extensive experience negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs), order forms, statements of work (SOWs), and professional services agreements.
• Familiarity with existing and proposed regulations and issues impacting artificial intelligence.
• Ability to operate independently, supervise and mentor lawyers, and comfort with the fast-paced nature of new technology startups.
• Strong communication (written and oral), collaboration, and team player skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Open and inclusive culture and work environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research.
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months.
• Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement.
• Remote-flexible working with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris, plus a co-working stipend.
• 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days).