Senior Legal Counsel - High Growth AI Company

A high-growth software company is seeking a senior commercial attorney to serve as a key legal partner to the business. The organization has quickly emerged as a leader within a rapidly evolving AI-driven technology space, partnering with enterprise customers across complex and highly regulated industries. Following significant growth, the company is seeking its first legal hire to build foundational legal infrastructure, support strategic commercial transactions, and advise on emerging regulatory considerations impacting the business.

This is a highly visible role that will work closely with executive leadership and revenue-generating teams. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape legal strategy, create scalable contracting processes, and play a meaningful role in the companys continued growth trajectory.

This position is based in the Bay Area and requires regular in-office collaboration with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates outside the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for a broad range of commercial agreements, including enterprise technology, SaaS, data privacy, and customer-facing contracts.
• Partner closely with sales, operations, and business leaders to support revenue generation while providing practical, risk-balanced legal guidance.
• Establish and refine contract templates, negotiation standards, approval processes, and scalable legal workflows.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues related to artificial intelligence, privacy, data use, automated communications, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Own and maintain core legal documentation, including commercial terms, policies, and customer-facing agreements.
• Develop a legal function capable of supporting a fast-growing business with increasing deal volume and complexity.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce external legal spend.
• Serve as a trusted business partner, delivering clear and pragmatic advice to non-legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of commercial or technology transactions experience either in-house or a top law firm
• Background supporting enterprise software, SaaS, technology, or other innovation-driven businesses.
• Experience advising on privacy, data protection, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to counseling stakeholders.