Legal Counsel
About The Position
Lightning AI is seeking a sharp, agile, and business-minded lawyer to join its lean legal team. This role will be the primary engine behind the company's commercial contracting process, acting as a cross-functional liaison between Finance, Engineering, Sales, and Security to ensure legal strategy aligns with innovation speed. It's an ideal opportunity for a high-performing lawyer with strong transactional fundamentals to "level up" and gain exposure to the broader legal challenges of a hyper-growth AI company. The position reports to the VP of Legal and is a hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York, requiring two days per week in the office.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of legal practice, with a focus on commercial or corporate transactions.
- A proven track record at a top-tier law firm, in-house at a high-growth tech company, or a strategic mix of both.
- A deep understanding of technology transactions, including the nuances of IP licensing and data privacy provisions.
- Confident negotiator who knows when to hold the line and when to find a creative solution to get the deal done.
Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting and negotiation of a wide variety of contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), NDAs, Data Processing Addenda (DPAs), and vendor agreements.
- Serve as the legal point of contact for CX, Sales, Engineering, and Finance teams to streamline deal cycles and mitigate risk.
- Navigate complex technology transactions, specifically focusing on intellectual property rights and data privacy frameworks in the context of AI and cloud computing.
- Assist the VP of Legal on special projects, potentially spanning corporate governance, employment, and regulatory compliance as the company scales.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage (U.S.); Private medical and dental insurance (U.K.)
- Retirement and financial wellness support (U.S.); Pension contribution (U.K.)
- Generous paid time off, plus holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development support
- Wellness and work-from-home stipends
- Flexible work environment
- Discretionary bonus
- Meaningful equity component
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
