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Senior Counsel, Commercial Technology

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United Kingdom; United States; Canada , London

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The legal team at Cohere is dynamic, fast-paced and cross-functional, supporting all areas of the organization by providing timely, robust and practical legal advice and support. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI and work on some of the most interesting and multi-faceted commercial negotiations globally. This role will partner closely with our go-to-market team, product and compliance teams alongside other cross-functional stakeholders to shape and scale Cohere’s deployment of B2B enterprise AI solutions. The successful candidate will be actively involved in negotiating a variety of complex commercial arrangements.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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 answer and resolve legal matters across a variety of functions
  • Build out legal strategy and refine processes related to commercial contracting, customer acquisition, vendor management and strategic partnerships
  • Oversee and manage legal contracting contract 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:

  • 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
  • Some familiarity with existing and proposed regulations and issues impacting artificial intelligence
  • Extensive experience leading legal negotiations on a variety of complex commercial arrangements, ideally with respect to AI issues
  • Able to operate independently, have experience supervising and mentoring lawyers, and are comfortable with the fast-paced and evolving nature of new technology and technology startups
  • Strong communicator (both written and oral), collaborator and team player
  • Analytical, collaborative, driven and have a passion for new and evolving areas of technology law focusing on AI
  • Focused on solutions and have 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 to take care of your 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, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
  • 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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Remote work
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