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Black Forest LabsBlack Forest LabsSan Francisco, CA

Commercial Counsel

Drafts, negotiates, and advises on commercial agreements for AI generative models, focusing on US deals with EU support. Partners with GTM and other teams on AI-specific legal issues like IP, data rights, and regulations. Requires 7+ years tech transaction experience.

200k – 275k
Hybrid7+ YOELegal

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements including API licensing, enterprise SaaS, model access and deployment, partnerships, vendor agreements, and NDAs
  • Support US and EU commercial transactions, primarily US deals, and advise on German corporate law
  • Partner with GTM, Marketing, FDE, Infrastructure, and Finance teams to provide legal guidance
  • Advise on AI-specific legal considerations: IP ownership/licensing, training data rights, generative AI regulations
  • Develop scalable legal frameworks, contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
  • Engage and manage outside counsel on complex matters
  • Contribute to compliance and legal operations initiatives

Requirements

  • 7+ years legal experience in commercial transactions in technology sector (in-house and/or law firm)
  • Experience negotiating complex technology agreements: software licensing, API/platform deals, data/content agreements, partnerships
  • Experience with US and EU commercial deals and cross-border transactions
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Low ego, high accountability

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with AI/ML, developer platforms, or foundational model licensing
  • Exposure to generative AI products
  • JD from accredited law school and active US bar membership (UK/EU qualification preferred)
  • Familiarity with German corporate law, EU AI Act, GDPR, AI/data regulations
  • Background in IP, copyright, or data licensing for AI training/model development

Compensation

Base Annual Salary: $200,000-$275,000 + Equity

Skills

Commercial ContractsApi LicensingSaas AgreementsIp LicensingGDPREu Ai ActCross-Border TransactionsContract NegotiationLegal OperationsGenerative Ai Law

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