Senior Counsel, Commercial

Deploy•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, Commercial is a member of Deploy’s Legal Team and reports to the General Counsel. The role provides commercial legal support in a fast-paced startup environment, working with cross-functional teams to develop commercial legal processes and advise on privacy and regulatory matters. The position drafts, reviews, and negotiates novel and complex technical contracts that support the company’s growth in the AI industry. The Senior Counsel leads deal work, interacts with internal and external executives, and makes agile decisions consistent with company standards, policies, and strategy. Deploy describes itself as a provider of AI solutions for understanding, searching, and generating content, serving organizations across areas including content moderation, deepfake detection, digital child safety, intellectual property protection, and sponsorship management. The company has more than 250 employees globally, with offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and Delhi. The current expected base salary is $160,000–$250,000. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Stock options may be offered in addition to base pay. Deploy may use AI tools to support parts of its hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school.
Current membership in good standing with the California bar.
At least 7 years of relevant legal experience.
Experience with commercial technology transactions, including SaaS, data licensing, and partnerships, with Fortune 1000 companies and globally.
Strong drafting skills and keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating and negotiating with internal and external business and legal teams.
Proven ability to handle multiple dynamic priorities.
Experience working with data privacy and security issues.
Flexible mindset, technical knowledge, and passion for innovation.

Nice To Haves

Legal experience gained at a well-regarded law firm followed by in-house experience.
Experience in the technology industry.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial, revenue-generating contracts, including master service agreements and data and technology licensing agreements.
Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance, particularly regarding privacy, personal data, and AI.
Support continuous improvements to forms, policies, and processes to streamline and simplify deals and product or service terms.
Work cross-functionally to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop trusted-advisor relationships.
Assist the General Counsel with additional corporate matters.