The opportunity
We're looking for a Commercial Counsel, SPARC (Safety, Policy, and Research Contracts) to join our legal team at the forefront of shaping how cutting-edge AI technology reaches users, researchers, and enterprises worldwide. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who…
What you'll do
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, focusing mainly on AI: safety and research agreements, as well as product and strategic partnership agreements
Partner closely with beneficial deployments, health, policy, and education: partnerships teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance
Draft program terms for the phased deployment of AI models with frontier: capabilities in cybersecurity and health sciences.
Help build and maintain commercial legal infrastructure, including contract: templates, playbooks, and process improvements
Partner with Policy, Safeguards, and Research teams on novel AI governance initiatives
Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business momentum
What they're looking for
- Commercial experience supporting research collaborations and sponsored research and grant giving programs
- Curiosity about AI technology and AI policy, and a commitment to responsible: AI development Experience with biotech, clinical research, or other life sciences transactions
- Familiarity with grant-making or grant-funded arrangements, including funding: terms and compliance considerations
- Experience advising on partnerships with non-profit foundations, academic: institutions, or industry trade groups
- Comfort advising research teams whose work doesn't follow a standard commercial playbook
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences
- A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners
- Experience navigating multi-stakeholder agreements involving technical and policy considerations
