Enterprise Commercial Counsel
SpaceXAI · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteLegal$200k–$250k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Basic Qualifications (or Qualifications), Compensation and Benefits (Pay and Benefits). Also maybe include location? The posting includes location: "This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York." That's part of About the role? It's after ABOUT THE ROLE. Should we include location as part of About the role paragraph. Also include ITAR requirements? That's a requirement but maybe part of Qualifications? It's a separate requirement: ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. That's a qualification. Should we include under Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have Basic Qualifications heading; we can map to Qualifications. Also we have Compensation and Benefits heading; we can split into Pay and Benefits? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have separate Pay and Benefits sections if content exists. The posting includes compensation: "$200,000 - $250,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks." So we have Pay (salary range) and Benefits (list). We'll create Pay section with the salary range, and Benefits section with the list.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: equal opportunity employer, recruitment privacy notice, ITAR? Actually ITAR is a requirement, not boilerplate; we should keep it. But we need to decide where to place ITAR requirement. Could be under Qualifications as a bullet. Or maybe under Requirements. We'll put under Qualifications.
We must preserve all substantive information. So include location, responsibilities list, qualifications list, compensation and benefits.
We must not create sections with filler text. So we will only create sections that have content.
Thus sections:
- About the role (paragraph includes description and location)
- Responsibilities (ul list)
- Qualifications (ul list) includes basic qualifications plus ITAR requirement maybe as separate bullet.
- Pay (p with salary range)
- Benefits (ul list of benefits)
We should not include Schedule (not mentioned). Skills? Not separate; qualifications cover.
We need to use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have separate Pay and Benefits sections if content exists. The posting includes compensation: "$200,000 - $250,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks." So we have Pay (salary range) and Benefits (list). We'll create Pay section with the salary range, and Benefits section with the list.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: equal opportunity employer, recruitment privacy notice, ITAR? Actually ITAR is a requirement, not boilerplate; we should keep it. But we need to decide where to place ITAR requirement. Could be under Qualifications as a bullet. Or maybe under Requirements. We'll put under Qualifications.
We must preserve all substantive information. So include location, responsibilities list, qualifications list, compensation and benefits.
We must not create sections with filler text. So we will only create sections that have content.
Thus sections:
- About the role (paragraph includes description and location)
- Responsibilities (ul list)
- Qualifications (ul list) includes basic qualifications plus ITAR requirement maybe as separate bullet.
- Pay (p with salary range)
- Benefits (ul list of benefits)
We should not include Schedule (not mentioned). Skills? Not separate; qualifications cover.
We need to use for each section heading.
We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's craft.
About the role paragraph: Combine the description: "As a Commercial Counsel at SpaceXAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts - primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and anything else in the universe! Working closely with Sales, Business Development, Finance and Product teams, you’ll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. You’ll tackle frontier problems no other role will match, advancing SpaceXAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York."
Make sure to preserve all.
Responsibilities bullets:
- Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements.
- Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives.
- Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI’s incredible products while appropriately mitigating risks.
- Be a Swiss Army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar.
- Legal AI ambassador: daily use of our products to accelerate learning and optimize productivity.
Qualifications bullets:
- 8+ years of legal experience, ideally a mix of top-tier law firm and inhouse technology company experience.
- Extensive transaction negotiation experience.
- Intellectual property and technology transactions experience a strong plus.
- Ability to balance risks to tackle legal issues with a practical, commercial-driven approach.
- Creative solutioning mindset. Ability to problem solve with sound judgment when navigating complex and ambiguous situations. You find workable paths, not just problems.
- Genuine curiosity and passion for AI application in everyday life, a love for being continually challenged, Strong sense of ownership and getting things done.
- Tenacity, adaptability, and the stamina to work hard in a fast-paced environment. Lots of gas in the tank.
- JD and license to practice law in California or New York, or otherwise eligible to register as in-house counsel.
- Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week.
- ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
We could keep ITAR as its own bullet.
Pay: "$200,000 - $250,000 USD"
Benefits list:
- equity
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- short & long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- various other discounts and perks
We should preserve the phrase "Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes..." but we split into Pay and Benefits. The base salary description is in Pay; the rest in Benefits.
We need to ensure we don't lose any detail: The base salary description includes "Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks." So we could keep that sentence in Benefits section as intro, but we already have list. Might be okay to keep as a paragraph before list. But we must not repeat. We'll put a brief paragraph: "Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes:" then list.
Thus Benefits section:
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes:
then- with items.
Now ensure no filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft:
- Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements.
- Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives.
- Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI’s incredible products while appropriately mitigating risks.
- Be a Swiss Army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar.
- Legal AI ambassador: daily use of our products to accelerate learning and optimize productivity.
- 8+ years of legal experience, ideally a mix of top-tier law firm and inhouse technology company experience.
- Extensive transaction negotiation experience.
- Intellectual property and technology transactions experience a strong plus.
- Ability to balance risks to tackle legal issues with a practical, commercial-driven approach.
- Creative solutioning mindset. Ability to problem solve with sound judgment when navigating complex and ambiguous situations. You find workable paths, not just problems.
- Genuine curiosity and passion for AI application in everyday life, a love for being continually challenged, Strong sense of ownership and getting things done.
- Tenacity, adaptability, and the stamina to work hard in a fast-paced environment. Lots of gas in the tank.
- JD and license to practice law in California or New York, or otherwise eligible to register as in-house counsel.
- Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week.
- ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- equity
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- short & long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- various other discounts and perks
About the role
As a Commercial Counsel at SpaceXAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts - primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and anything else in the universe! Working closely with Sales, Business Development, Finance and Product teams, you’ll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. You’ll tackle frontier problems no other role will match, advancing SpaceXAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Pay
$200,000 - $250,000 USD
Benefits
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes:
or drop it." The company description is not metadata; it's substantive. Should we include it?