# Director of Commercial Legal

**Company:** [Karat](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/karat)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $144k – $240k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Commercial Law, Contract Negotiation, Ai Governance, Data Privacy, Technology Law, Product Law, Data Ownership, Enterprise Agreements, Risk Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration
**Posted:** 2026-06-09

> Lead commercial legal strategy for a high-growth tech company, negotiating enterprise agreements, managing AI governance frameworks, and partnering with GTM and finance teams.

## Job Description

## What you will do
- Counsel on the risks and opportunities of proposed commercial actions; translate complex legal considerations into practical, solution-oriented guidance that meets cross-organizational business objectives while protecting core legal interests.
- Own all legal aspects of deal processes and engagements with customers, leveraging insights across Commercial Law, Product & Pricing Strategy, and Data Ownership.
- Define and maintain AI governance frameworks for commercial legal matters; partner with external counsel to ensure AI-related contract terms, risk postures, and data ownership provisions are legally sound and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Partner with go-to-market leaders and finance teams to negotiate enterprise-level customer agreements that support Karat's sales cycles and capacity.
- Manage relationships with external counsel across commercial and product matters; evaluate outside counsel performance, coordinate engagement scope, and ensure legal strategy stays aligned with business priorities.
- Contribute to an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes; champion Karat's mission to provide efficient, effective, and equitable interview experiences.

## The experience you will bring
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- 10+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience; focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law strongly preferred
- Background in technology, talent assessment platforms, or professional services/workforce solutions strongly preferred
- Experience improving and operationalizing legal processes in a high-growth environment, with a track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent business judgment and ability to balance risk-reward, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that protects core legal interests while enabling business growth
- Demonstrated experience defining AI governance frameworks and navigating emerging technology legal considerations, including data ownership, AI-related contract terms, and evolving regulatory requirements

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