Enterprise Commercial Counsel
xAI· Legal
Hybrid (Palo Alto / Los Angeles / Austin / New York)$200k - $250kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Commercial counsel focused on negotiating high-value enterprise contracts for AI products and services, partnership and technology deals, with cross-functional collaboration in Sales, Finance, Product, and Business Development. On-site in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York.
Responsibilities
- Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements.
- Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives.
- Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI’s incredible products while appropriately mitigating risks.
- Be a Swiss Army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar.
- Be a Legal AI ambassador: daily use of our products to accelerate learning and optimize productivity.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of legal experience, ideally a mix of top-tier law firm and inhouse technology company experience.
- Extensive transaction negotiation experience. Intellectual property and technology transactions experience a strong plus.
- Ability to balance risks to tackle legal issues with a practical, commercial-driven approach.
- Creative solutioning mindset. Ability to problem solve with sound judgment while navigating complex and ambiguous situations.
- Genuine curiosity and passion for AI application in everyday life.
- Strong internal drive and hunger for knowledge and challenges.
- Strong sense of ownership and getting things done.
- Tenacity, adaptability, and the stamina to work hard in a fast-paced environment.
- JD and license to practice law in California or New York, or otherwise eligible to register as in-house counsel.
- Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week.
Skills
Required:Contract negotiationTechnology transactionsRisk assessmentCross-functional collaborationLegal strategyAI product understanding
Benefits
- equity
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short & long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- various other discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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