About the role
Job Application for Senior Commercial Counsel at xAI Back to jobs Senior Commercial Counsel Austin, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA Apply ABOUT xAI 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 employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
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the Role As a Senior Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts — primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and anything else in the universe! Working closely with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you’ll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support xAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York.
Responsibilities Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements. Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives. Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI’s incredible products while appropriately mitigating risks. Be a Swiss Army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar. Required