Senior Corporate Counsel — Commercial & AI Data

Nuance Labs•Seattle, WA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuance Labs is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their team. This role will focus on supporting day-to-day deals and navigating the evolving AI data and privacy landscape. As the first in-house attorney, you will collaborate with business, research, and data teams, as well as external legal counsel, to negotiate agreements and provide practical legal advice. The position requires a hands-on approach with an emphasis on deal execution and guidance on AI data and privacy issues, particularly concerning audio, video, and personal data.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in commercial or technology transactions, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a track record of independently managing multiple deals from start to finish.
Practical experience with privacy and data protection, including data processing agreements and consent requirements.
Experience with data licensing, data acquisition, or AI-related legal issues.
Sound judgment in ambiguous situations and the ability to give clear, actionable legal guidance.
A hands-on approach and enthusiasm for day-to-day execution in a fast-moving research and technology company.
Ability to recognize when specialist advice is needed and work effectively with external legal counsel.
JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with audio, video, or biometric data and the associated privacy and consent considerations.
Experience supporting AI or machine learning teams on training data rights and related agreements.
Experience at an early-stage technology company, including building practical contracting processes and templates.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and close day-to-day commercial agreements, including data collection and licensing agreements, vendor and customer contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
Manage the contract workflow from intake through signature, keeping deals moving and helping teams make informed decisions.
Partner with research and data teams on the rights, permissions, and restrictions associated with sourcing and using data for AI training, evaluation, and product development.
Advise on privacy and data protection issues involving audio, video, and other personal data, including consent, data processing terms, retention, and deletion, in partnership with our external legal counsel team.
Track relevant developments in AI, data rights, and privacy, and translate them into practical guidance for our data practices and product decisions.
Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and lightweight review processes.
Provide occasional support on routine employment, IP, and office lease matters in coordination with external counsel, with commercial transactions and AI data/privacy remaining the primary focus.

Benefits

Meaningful equity
Health insurance (HDHP with ~$2,000 in annual HSA contributions)
$2,000/yr for wellness (gym memberships, fitness equipment, training/coaching, classes, etc.)
One-time $500 for work setup (tech or accessories)
15 days of PTO
10 public holidays
Year-end office closure (one full week)
Provided lunch, drinks, and snacks daily
Commuter benefits (pre-tax up to $340/month)
401(k) with a 4% match