Sr. Commercial Counsel

KLDiscovery•United States,

3h•$160,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

This role will serve as a strategic advisor to KLDiscovery on commercial contracting, product launches, technology licensing, and the legal issues arising from our AI-enabled products and services. The position will work closely with cross-functional teams and will be empowered to provide proactive solutions and improvements to our operations. In addition, this role will have opportunities to support our international teams as well as grow and contribute to other legal disciplines within KLDiscovery as necessary, based on interest, and the needs of the business. This is a fully remote position (must be based in the United States). The role will provide day-to-day advice on a wide range of commercial and technology matters, including drafting and negotiating customer and vendor agreements, software and data licensing, and advising on the legal and regulatory issues raised by artificial intelligence products and features, forensic collections, data preservation and all other legal queries. The role interfaces regularly with our Sales, Product, Engineering, and Executive Management teams across the organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctor with a current Bar license.
Between 5 to 10 years of experience in commercial/transactional law and technology licensing.
Experience advising on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, data privacy and a strong desire to build expertise in this area.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a range of commercial and technology agreements.
Sound judgment and the ability to assess and communicate legal risk pragmatically in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in plain language to both legal and non-legal audiences.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company.
Process-oriented mindset, with a drive to improve systems, workflows, and outcomes.
Adaptability and intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to expand into new legal domains and support cross-functional initiatives.
Collaborative team player, comfortable working in a proactive legal department and contributing to a broad range of legal issues.
Proficiency with legal technology and AI tools, and openness to innovation in legal practice.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including software and technology licensing, SaaS, master services agreements, data processing agreements, and customer and vendor contracts.
Provide legal counsel on the development, deployment, and commercialization of artificial intelligence and machine learning products and services, including advising on AI governance, responsible AI practices, and emerging AI regulation.
Identify legal risks associated with new products, features, and business initiatives, and propose practical, business-oriented mitigation strategies.
Advise on data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance issues arising from commercial transactions and technology products.
Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Business teams to structure deals, support product launches, and provide day-to-day transactional support.
Stay current on developments in AI law and data protection, proactively advising stakeholders on implications and best practices and updating documentation accordingly.
Leverage AI tools and legal technology to improve productivity, decision-making, and legal service delivery.
Collaborate with legal colleagues to provide support in other areas based on experience and interest, such as employment law, litigation strategy, and risk management.