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Stability AI · 3 days ago

Senior Counsel, Commercial

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Stability AI is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Counsel, Commercial to join their legal team. The role involves serving as the primary legal contact for the revenue organization, advising on commercial transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws in a rapidly evolving industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Serve as lead commercial counsel advising on a range of transactions

Gain an in-depth understanding of Stability’s products and development processes, including their strengths, limitations, and vulnerabilities from a legal, security, and ethical standpoint

Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the revenue team to ensure our agreements meet industry standards and achieve the desired outcomes

Work with the legal ops team to continue to build out and perfect our contract management and workflow ticketing system

Ensure that our agreements comply with applicable global privacy and data security laws

Work closely across multiple teams to manage incoming vendor agreements and ensure we meet enterprise-grade expectations

Track and provide guidance on global laws pertaining to AI products and services, and collaborate with product and privacy legal in implementing ethical and safety initiatives for our AI products/services

Provide guidance on software licensing issues, including as they apply to the development and licensing of datasets used to train our AI models, the output of our generative AI products and services, and the hosting of content (such as the DMCA and Article 17)

Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, legal precedents, and emerging technologies that may impact Stability AI's products

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Commercial attorney experienceData privacy law knowledgeSoftware licensing expertiseEmerging AI law knowledgeLegal research skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing

6+ years of experience as a commercial attorney, with a focus on technology products, software as a service, and software licensing agreements

An understanding of data privacy law (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), emerging AI law (e.g., EU AU Act), and consumer protection laws and their applications to commercial terms

Passionate about obtaining a deep understanding of the inner-workings of AI technology

Ability to address problems creatively with an open mind

Practical approach to commercially reasonable risk mitigation in the face of both legal and business uncertainty

Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear and actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Experience working with cross-functional teams and effectively managing multiple priorities

Proactive mindset to identify and address legal risks

High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities

Ability to foster relationships and collaborate with internal clients

Sense of humor and inquisitive attitude focused on problem solving and consensus-building

Preferred

Previous in-house experience on a commercial legal team

An understanding of data use in the context of generative AI model training and related risks/opportunities

Experience with open source software licensing, data licensing, or source-available licensing, as well as open source development and open source communities

Deep curiosity of emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics, as well as knowledge of the emerging regulatory developments affecting them