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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