Senior Corporate Counsel — Commercial & AI Data
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 to deal execution and guidance on AI data and privacy issues, particularly concerning data sourcing, usage rights, consent, and privacy in the context of real-time audio-visual AI.
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 with an HDHP and ~$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 for a full week
- Provided lunch, drinks, and snacks daily
- Commuter benefits (up to $340/month pre-tax)
- 401(k) with a 4% match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
