Senior Counsel, Commercial Technology - Remote Role

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial Technology to join our team at Cohere. This remote role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI and work on complex commercial negotiations globally. As a key member of our dynamic legal team, you will provide robust legal advice and support across various functions within the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support Cohere with all commercial technology matters, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex commercial arrangements.
• Provide mentorship and support to other members of Cohere’s legal team.
• Engage with enterprise clients, partners, advisors, and vendors on legal matters related to commercial contracting.
• Work with internal stakeholders and leaders across the organization to resolve legal matters across various functions.
• Build out legal strategy and refine processes related to commercial contracting, customer acquisition, vendor management, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee and manage legal contracting lifecycle management tools, company policies, and procedures.
• Provide legal guidance, advice, and education to the organization on commercial risks and opportunities, including new developments in the law.
• Optimize contracting processes and create operational efficiencies to empower company objectives, drive growth, and reduce friction.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7+ years in private practice and/or in-house, with a focus on technology contracting with sophisticated enterprises.
• Experience with cross-border transactions, negotiating against counterparties in multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Canada, US, UK/EU).
• Extensive experience negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs), order forms, statements of work (SOWs), and professional services agreements.
• Familiarity with existing and proposed regulations and issues impacting artificial intelligence.
• Experience leading legal negotiations on a variety of complex commercial arrangements, ideally with respect to AI issues.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral), collaboration, and team player mentality.
• Analytical, collaborative, driven, and passionate about new and evolving areas of technology law focusing on AI.
• A practical, business-oriented mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience negotiating contracts with AI issues and complex strategic partnerships or collaborations with enterprises.
• Experience in public sector and regulated industry contracting.

What We Offer

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment.
• Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research.
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months.
• Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement.
• Remote-flexible work with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend.
• 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!).