Legal Counsel

Artlist•New York, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Artlist is a leading creative technology company on a mission to empower creators and brands to bring their vision to life with video. Offering cutting-edge AI tools and models for image, video, and voiceover creation, alongside high-quality creative assets and powerful editing tools, Artlist enables creators to stay on trend, and achieve their creative goals. Trusted by over 30 million creators worldwide and top brands including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Versace, Artlist provides a seamless, subscription-based platform with a global license, giving creators everything they need to produce professional video content efficiently. For more information, visit artlist.io. Artlist’s Legal team is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing New York office and work closely with our Sales, Product, HR, and Business teams. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a lawyer who wants broad exposure across commercial transactions, product and AI initiatives, employment matters, and day-to-day legal operations in a fast-scaling tech company. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Legal and play a key role in supporting strategic legal initiatives while partnering with stakeholders across the business. You’ll help guide complex commercial matters, contribute to product and AI-related legal work, and support the development of scalable legal processes as the company continues to grow. This is a hands-on, high-exposure role in a fast-paced tech environment where legal is a true business partner.

Requirements

A NY-admitted attorney with 4-7 years of post-qualification experience (excluding internships), either in-house at a tech company or at a reputable law firm.
Comfortable working across commercial contracts and eager to expand into product, AI, and employment matters.
Business-minded, pragmatic, and able to explain legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Curious, proactive, and excited to take ownership and grow with the role.
Comfortable working directly with sales stakeholders
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Energized by fast-paced, dynamic environments
Able to independently manage complex legal matters while collaborating closely with senior legal leadership
Interested in contributing to strategic legal initiatives in a scaling technology company

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including enterprise licenses, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements.
Partner closely with Sales to support deal velocity while managing legal risk.
Review customer terms and procurement requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead negotiations on complex commercial agreements and serve as a trusted legal advisor to revenue teams on strategic deals and customer relationships.
Help develop and refine commercial contracting frameworks, templates, and negotiation playbooks to support the company’s continued growth.
Support product launches, feature rollouts, and updates to terms & policies.
Work on AI-related initiatives, including data use, licensing, and product functionality.
Collaborate cross-functionally on legal issues related to content licensing, intellectual property, and emerging technologies.
Partner closely with Product and Technology teams to provide legal guidance on new features, platform functionality, and evolving AI-related initiatives.
Contribute to strategic discussions around product development, licensing models, and legal considerations for emerging technologies.
Support day-to-day employment law matters, including offer letters, contractor agreements, policies, and employee lifecycle issues.
Partner with HR on compliance, internal processes, and employee relations questions across the US and international teams.
Provide legal guidance on employment-related policies and cross-border workforce considerations as the company continues to expand globally.
Help maintain and improve legal templates, playbooks, and internal processes.
Use legal tech tools (e.g., contract management systems) to track work, manage priorities, and improve efficiency.
Contribute to building scalable legal infrastructure as the company grows.
Drive improvements in legal processes, documentation, and workflows to support a growing and increasingly global business.
Support strategic legal projects led by the Head of Legal, including policy development, risk management initiatives, and cross-functional programs.