Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.W&P Partners Recruitment provided pay rangeThis range is provided by W&P Partners Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$250,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from W&P Partners RecruitmentLegal Recruitment Director | In-House Legal Recruitment Specialist | Placing Top Legal Talent Across the UKW&P Partners is proud to partner with a rapidly scaling global AI infrastructure company. With a footprint in the U.S. and the U.K., the business is entering a critical growth phase and is seeking an accomplished Senior Legal Counsel to join its high-impact legal function.The OpportunityReporting directly to the General Counsel, this is a highly visible, autonomous role supporting executive leadership and driving legal strategy across the business. You'll be advising at the cutting edge of AI infrastructure, working in a fast-paced environment where trust, independence, and reliability are essential.You will:Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with enterprise customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.Provide counsel across a wide range of legal topics, including commercial matters, employment issues, regulatory compliance, and contractual risk.Partner directly with C-suite leaders and senior business stakeholders.Own matters from inception to resolution, applying strong legal research and decision-making skills.Deliver practical, solutions-focused guidance in fast-moving situations with minimal oversight.Serve as a trusted legal advisor within a high-performance, mission-driven culture.This role is remote-first with a New York hub, and candidates able to collaborate across time zones will thrive.Experience & Skills:6+ PQE, ideally with experience across both private practice and in-house environments.Strong track record negotiating complex commercial transactions.Ability to manage competing priorities confidently in a fast-moving and high-expectation setting.Experience working either independently or in small teams, and comfortable taking full responsibility for workstreams.A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset – someone who does not need close supervision and takes ownership from day one.Intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders directly.Why Join?Work at the forefront of AI infrastructure and emerging technology.Influence decisions at executive level from day one.Join a remote-first culture built on trust, ownership, and performance.Play a foundational role in a company entering its next stage of global expansion.W&P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesLegal Services, Law Practice, and Software DevelopmentGet notified about new Legal Counsel jobs in New York, United StatesJ-18808-Ljbffr