Commercial Counsel - Procurement
176k – 228kAustin, TXOnsite4+ YOE
Summary
Commercial Counsel supporting procurement for software, hardware, infrastructure, and services at xAI. Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements while partnering with engineering and finance teams.
About the role
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement commercial deals, master service agreements, order forms, SOWs, POs, and NDAs.
- Partner closely with engineering, finance, accounting, and operations teams to align contracts with business needs.
- Support compliance processes.
- Create processes for efficient and scalable contracting.
- Pitch in for anything needed in the Legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar or not in your lane.
Requirements
- 4+ years of legal experience, ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and/or excellent law firms (startup experience a plus).
- Experience in commercial contracting, with a focus on procurement in tech, software, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record of negotiating complex deals for software, hardware, data, infrastructure, or AI-related technologies.
- Tech-savvy with an understanding or keen interest in datacenters and emerging technologies like AI.
- Strong sense of ownership, inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $176,000 - $228,000 USD
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Various other discounts and perks.
Skills
Commercial ContractingProcurementContract NegotiationMaster Service AgreementsNDAsLegal ComplianceJD
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