Associate Director/Director, Commercial Counsel
Hybrid (Cambridge, MA; San Francisco, CA)$232k - $360kfull-timePosted 7mo ago
About the role
Senior in-house commercial counsel responsible for structuring and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, advising on AI, science, and regulatory considerations, and building scalable legal systems at Lila Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements (e.g., SaaS, IP licensing, vendor, partnership, and R&D collaboration contracts)
- Provide pragmatic legal counsel to internal stakeholders across the business, product, and science functions, balancing legal risk with strategic objectives
- Serve as a thought partner on regulatory and ethical considerations related to the use of AI in scientific and commercial contexts
- Help build scalable systems and workflows to streamline legal processes and amplify team impact using AI tools and automation
- Support strategic transactions and partnerships, rapidly developing expertise in new domains to ensure sound legal outcomes
Qualifications
- J.D. and membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
- 6+ years of legal experience, with substantial time in-house at a technology company
- Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Familiarity with AI, SaaS, and/or scientific R&D business models
- Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Skills
Required:Contract negotiation and draftingCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Regulatory and AI ethics advisory
Benefits
- Full benefits program including medical, dental, and vision; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous holidays; paid parental leave; educational assistance program; commuter benefits including bike share; company subsidized lunch program
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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