Technology Commercial Legal Counsel

Tavily

5h • $206,400 - $258,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an outstanding and diligent Technology Commercial Legal Counsel with an excellent track record, a strong work ethic, and exceptional attention to detail to join our dynamic Legal team based in Austin, Texas or New York. You will take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating worldwide agreements that underpin Tavily’s business operations, while ensuring our compliance with global privacy and data protection regulations. You’re welcome to work from Austin, Texas or New York (on-site).

Requirements

• Bar admission in the U.S., EU, or Israel.
• LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a top-tier university.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements, particularly Fortune 500 customer-facing contracts under pressure.
• 4-9 years of experience post internship/trainee program, practicing tech commercial and privacy law at both a leading law firm and as in-house counsel at a tech company.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating technology commercial agreements (including DPAs).
• Experience in SaaS AI companies.
• Experience with global privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CPRA, and U.S. state privacy laws).
• Experience with U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws.
• Attention to details and ability to work accurately under time pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with global AI regulations.
• Familiarity with data purchasing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Own the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of customer-facing and commercial agreements, including: Customer-related transactions, such as SaaS Agreements, Reseller Agreements, and Service Level Agreements.
• Act as the primary legal partner for Go-to-Market teams, providing practical, business-oriented advice throughout customer negotiations.
• Support and enhance Tavily’s privacy and data protection program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global standards.
• Review and negotiate DPAs and provide ongoing legal guidance on privacy matters.
• Procurement-related transactions with various vendors and partnership agreements.
• Drive complex, cross-border, and strategically important transactions involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise internal stakeholders on local legal and regulatory considerations, translating regional requirements into practical guidance for global teams.
• Build and continuously improve regional contract templates, playbooks, legal processes, and guidance materials as the business scales.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level