Commercial Counsel

Axiom Law•San Francisco, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a leading technology client's AI and connected applications team. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with third-party partners whose services are integrated into AI-powered applications and other digital products. It offers work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology transactions, data privacy, and intellectual property. The Commercial Counsel will work closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to develop practical legal solutions for technology integrations while mitigating risk. The position is on-site in Mountain View, California, or New York City. It requires independent management of a portfolio of commercial legal matters and pragmatic, risk-adjusted advice in a fast-paced environment with evolving business and technical requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in commercial transactions, technology transactions, or a related legal practice area.
Demonstrated experience supporting technology product teams and negotiating complex software, platform integration, or technology partnership agreements.
Working knowledge of technical concepts such as APIs, SDKs, data flows, and software integrations.
Strong understanding of GDPR and CCPA, particularly as they relate to data sharing, privacy, and security.
Experience with intellectual property licensing, including software and content usage rights.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide practical legal guidance with minimal oversight.
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Experience negotiating agreements involving third-party software or platform integrations into consumer-facing applications.
Familiarity with AI technologies, AI-powered products, and associated legal and regulatory considerations.
Experience advising on emerging technologies and complex data-sharing arrangements.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and balance legal risk with business objectives.
Experience working with globally distributed teams and stakeholders across different time zones.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with third-party technology and service providers integrating their platforms into AI-powered applications and digital products.
Provide legal guidance on technology integrations, including APIs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), SDKs, and data flows.
Advise on data privacy and security matters, including GDPR and CCPA compliance, particularly regarding data sharing between AI models and third-party partners.
Support intellectual property licensing matters, including software licensing, content usage rights, and AI-related IP considerations.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to structure and negotiate technology integration agreements.
Independently manage a portfolio of commercial legal matters with minimal supervision.
Deliver pragmatic, risk-adjusted legal advice in a fast-paced environment with evolving business and technical requirements.