commercial counsel

<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About xAI</h3>

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h3>

As Commercial Counsel with a focus on government contracts, you will serve as a key legal partner to xAI's business teams, providing strategic advice on federal, state, and local government contracting matters. You will support the company's growth in the public sector by enabling compliant, efficient pursuit and execution of government opportunities involving AI and advanced technologies. This role requires deep expertise in government procurement laws and regulations, combined with strong commercial negotiation skills in a fast-paced tech environment.
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Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of government contracts, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, services contracts, teaming agreements, and subcontracts.</li>
<li>Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency-specific supplements, and other procurement rules.</li>
<li>Provide counsel on bid protests, claims, disputes, audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries related to government contracts.</li>
<li>Support proposal preparation, including reviewing RFPs/RFIs, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance in submissions.</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, engineering, finance, and compliance teams to structure deals that align with business objectives while mitigating legal risks.</li>
<li>Advise on related issues such as intellectual property ownership and licensing, data rights, privacy, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC), export controls, conflicts of interest, and ethics compliance.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, policies, and training materials to improve and scale government contracting processes.</li>
<li>Monitor changes in government contracting laws and regulations and provide proactive guidance to the business.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (California or District of Columbia preferred).</li>
<li>8+ years of relevant experience in government contracts law, gained at a top law firm, in-house at a technology company, and/or in government (a mix is ideal).</li>
<li>Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex government contracts, with a strong understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance, cost accounting standards, and socioeconomic requirements.</li>
<li>Proven track record advising on federal procurement processes, including GSA schedules, OTAs, and other innovative contracting vehicles.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to non-legal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment and propose creative solutions to novel challenges.</li>
<li>Passion for technology, AI, and mission-driven work.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>Experience with government contracts involving software, AI, cloud services, or data analytics.</li>
<li>Prior in-house experience at a technology or defense contractor.</li>
<li>Familiarity with U.S. Department of War, intelligence community, or civilian agency contracting.</li>
<li>Active security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one).</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Annual Salary Range</h3>

$240,000 - $300,000 USD
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Benefits</h3>

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short &amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.<div>
xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.</div></div>

Commercial Counsel, Government Contracts

Google

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 This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
 
 
 Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
 
 
 Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
 
 Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA
 
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 Minimum qualifications:
 
 
 
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 JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
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 Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.
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 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
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 Experience with the film and television distribution, intellectual property/agreement law, and agreement drafting.
 
 
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 Preferred qualifications:
 
 
 
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 4 years of experience in the broadcast or cable television industry.
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 Experience with emerging forms of content distribution, including direct-to-consumer and advertiser supported content distribution.
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 Experience advising and negotiating commercial transactions in the broadcast or cable television industry, and drafting complex content license agreements.
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 Familiarity with licensing various types of content including film, television, and sports rights.
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 Understanding of the United States communications law.
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 Ability to be comfortable escalating and presenting key issues to executive management.
 
 
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 About The Job
 
 
 
 As an Associate Commercial Counsel on the Global Media Partnerships subteam, you will work on negotiating, drafting and analyzing a wide variety of film, television, and sports digital distribution licenses for YouTube and YouTube TV as part of Google's growing digital media business. You will focus on negotiating and drafting linear television distribution agreements for YouTube TV, including new subscription products related to YouTube TV. You will also include a wide cross section of YouTube transactional and commercial legal work, including marketing, advertising, and other major media agreements in support of YouTube&rsquo;s Global Media Partnerships team. You will counsel business development executives and lead on agreement interpretational issues, including risk analysis and product advertisement.
 
 
 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $210,000-$312,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
 
 
 Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Negotiate, draft, and review intellectual property licenses focusing on digital content distribution across YouTube&rsquo;s major media subscription and content offerings (YouTube TV, PrimeTime Channels, Major Media AVOD, TVOD and FAST linear).
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 Advise executive management, business clients, as well as finance, product, and other company colleagues on legal issues and risks, agreement structure, negotiation strategy, and company policies and procedures.
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 Provide Business Development, Strategy, Product Management, and Marketing teams with legal guidance on compliance with applicable license agreements and related contracts, U.S. regulatory matters, and internal approval processes.
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 Support contractual analysis and diligence across existing agreements in support of product feature launches and enablement.
 
 
 
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 Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
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Associate Commercial Counsel, YouTube Business Legal

Apple

<div>Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn&rsquo;t have imagined - and now can&rsquo;t imagine living without. Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? We do, and as a part of our Legal group, you&rsquo;ll help uphold Apple&rsquo;s high ethical and corporate standards. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you&rsquo;ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to cutting-edge and often unexplored aspects of the law. 
 
Apple is looking for a passionate and practical Commercial Legal Counsel to join its WW Commercial and International Legal team. As an active member of the Commercial Legal team and an integrated business partner, the Legal Counsel will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of some of the most groundbreaking products in the world. 
 
Description 
 
The Legal Counsel will join a talented, diverse, and business-oriented group of lawyers and will focus on supporting Apple&rsquo;s Commercial Sales organization and related cross-function teams, in the sale, marketing, and distribution of Apple products and services with mobile network operators and other partners in the Americas and around the world.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Advising and supporting sales and operations on a variety of complex contracts and commercial projects in the channel, including direct engagement with customers and partners 
 
Negotiating and drafting strategic agreements, including sales, distribution, marketing, and after-sales service of Apple products 
 
Providing solutions-based counseling to all levels of management on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues 
 
Building relationships and collaborating with multiple teams across Apple&rsquo;s organization to identify and resolve issues and close deal 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Curious, self-starter who can work independently, thrives in building strong relationships and driving projects involving cross functional teams, and skilled in collaborating with clients based in various geographies 
 
Excellent analytical skills, detail oriented with a strong business acumen, excellent time management and organizational skills, and able to handle a variety of matters at once in a fast-paced environment 
 
Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways 
 
Comfortable advising and working with senior and executive management 
 
Experience with mobile wireless technologies and mobile network operators would be ideal, but not required 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
<ul><li>JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar</li></ul> 
3-7 years of experience (in-house and/or law firm), including substantive experience on commercial contracts ideally in the telecom or consumer electronics space 
 
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and drafting skills: ability to listen, communicate, and draft in a clear and concise manner, present and speak-up, influence, convince, and confront ideas to get to the right decision 
 
Familiarity with competition law and other relevant legal issues related to sales, marketing, and distribution in the US and/or other geos 
 
Some travel may be required 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .</div>

Commercial Legal Counsel

Suno

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 About Suno
 
 
 
 Suno is a music company built to amplify imagination. Powered by the world&rsquo;s most advanced AI music model, Suno offers an unparalleled creative platform that includes Suno Studio, a breakthrough generative audio workstation. From shower-singers to aspiring songwriters to seasoned artists, Suno empowers a global community to create, share, and discover music&mdash;unlocking the joy of musical expression for all.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re seeking a strategic, results-driven attorney to be a founding member of our Commercial team. As the Commercial Legal team&rsquo;s first hire, you&rsquo;ll work closely with the General Counsel to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial transactions, while also building out our commercial function. If you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and are passionate about music, technology, and artificial intelligence, this role is for you.
 
 
 Check out the Suno version of this role here!
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
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 Be a go-to cross-functional legal partner for our music, talent, entertainment, consumer, and procurement partnership teams.
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 Structure, negotiate, and close a wide range of commercial agreements spanning music partnerships, talent partnerships, research collaborations, policy and product partnerships, procurement, and compute infrastructure.
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 Build our commercial legal infrastructure, from contract templates to strategic playbooks, all in service of accelerating commercial momentum.
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 Use your experience as a seasoned deal lawyer to our commercial advantage, helping our business partners make smarter and faster decisions.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
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 JD and in good standing with an active US state bar membership.
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 At least 8+ years of experience, with substantial in-house and music or entertainment experience preferred.
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 Strong business acumen and ability to partner with business and technical teams.
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 An ability to communicate clearly with business and technical audiences
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 Hands-on attitude to tackle projects large and small, low-ego approach to working across the organization
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 Positive collaborative attitude, comfort with change and a fast pace, high level of integrity, and intellectual curiosity
 
 
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 Perks &amp; Benefits for Full-Time Employees
 
 
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 Company Equity Package
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 401(k) with 3% Employer Match &amp; Roth 401(k)
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 Medical, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA &amp; FSA options)
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 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO &amp; Sick Time
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 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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 Creative Education Stipend
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 Generous Commuter Allowance
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 In-Office Lunch
 
 
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 Additional Notes
 
 
 
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 Applicants must be eligible to work in the US
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 This role requires working on site in our Los Angeles or New York offices
 
 
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 Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Senior Commercial Counsel (Legal and Business Affairs)

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

First American

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Who We Are</h2>
Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For&reg; list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Do</h2>
Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results. This position is offered on a hybrid basis for candidates located in the Chicago area and fully remote for those outside the region.
What You&rsquo;ll Do:<ul><li>
Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies</li><li>
Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance</li><li>
Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services</li><li>
Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes</li></ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Bring:<ul><li>
Law Degree Required</li><li>
Admitted to practice in state of employment</li><li>
Licensed to practice law, in good standing</li><li>
8-10 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred</li><li>
Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations</li><li>
Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process</li><li>
Strong analytical rigor and business acumen</li><li>
Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally</li><li>
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up</li><li>
Abstract thinking and creative solutions</li></ul>
Pay Range: $126,100-$165,000 Annually 
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
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What We Offer</h2>
By choice, we don&rsquo;t simply accept individuality &ndash; we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it&rsquo;s the right thing to do, but also because it&rsquo;s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.</div>

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