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xAI · 1 day ago

Commercial Counsel

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$225K/yr - $285K/yr

8+ years exp

xAI is dedicated to creating AI systems that enhance human understanding of the universe. They are seeking a Commercial Counsel to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements while collaborating with various teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Exercise your legal acumen to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and licensing agreements, including but not limited to, enterprise customer agreements, partnership agreements, IP and licensing agreements, and strategic partnership agreements

Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives

Design legal structures and operations that make it as friction-free as possible to sell xAI’s incredible products

Be a swiss army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar

This is an in-office role that requires up to 25% travel

Qualification

Commercial counsel experienceLegal draftingIn-house legal experienceNegotiationUnderstanding revenue generationJDLegal qualificationDriveCuriositySound judgmentProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and top-tier law firms (startup experience a plus)

Have in-house experience as commercial counsel

Be hungry to learn about the products and use cases xAI customers need

Understand the revenue generation process

Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and consistently demonstrate sound judgment in navigating complex and ambiguous situations

Have a love for problem solving

Have strong drive to get things done

Have a lot of gas in the tank!

Have a JD and license or qualification to practice

Must be committed to being in-office at least 3+ days/week

Must have both a sense of adventure and a sense of humor