Senior Employment Counsel - Americas
Senior employment attorney advising on all employment matters across the Americas while supporting commercial and IP legal work. Requires 8+ years focused on U.S. employment law and New York Bar admission.
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates commercial and technology contracts including SaaS and IP licensing for AI systems. Collaborates with Research, Product, Finance, Security, and Operations teams to build scalable processes and provide business-focused legal counsel. Requires 7+ years experience in tech transactions.
Draft, analyze, negotiate, and complete complex commercial transactions with the company’s vendors, including SaaS and IP licensing agreements
Propose and develop scalable solutions to improve contracting efficiency
Collaborate with business units and legal team members to streamline contract management processes, identify potential risks, and drive continuous improvement in contract handling efficiency
Collaborate with the Research, Product, Finance, Security, Business Operations, and Procurement teams to achieve key business objectives and deliver strategic, business-minded, and solutions-focused counsel
Experience operating in a fast-paced technology startup in which priorities shift rapidly and schedules "move to the left,"
Initiative and autonomy in managing complex contractual matters, effectively prioritizing competing deadlines
An understanding of what's important in the context of a contract, the organization's mission, when to be flexible, and when to draw a hard line
Excitement to grow with an organization and help shape the culture of the commercial function
A preference for straightforward, concise explanations over legalese and overwrought drafting
A knack for identifying and implementing efficient processes and policies
The ability to thrive as a member of cross-functional teams building frontier technologies
Comfort operating outside your areas of expertise and in uncharted legal territory
A "doer" mentality, willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done
7+ years of related contract management experience, with at least 3 years of experience supporting technology transactions, vendor engagements, or partnerships
Proven ability to collaborate across various organizational levels and functions to facilitate efficient contracting processes and execution while building strong relationships
Substantive knowledge of software agreements, reseller agreements, services agreements, strategic partnerships, and general contract terms
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Motivated self-starter able to multitask and juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Annual Salary: $170,000—$220,000 USD
Senior employment attorney advising on all employment matters across the Americas while supporting commercial and IP legal work. Requires 8+ years focused on U.S. employment law and New York Bar admission.
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