Head of Commercial Counsel

4 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Twelve Labs Inc. Full time
About the Role

The Head of Commercial Counsel will be a key member of our leadership team and will be responsible for overseeing all commercial legal matters.

This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including commercial, licensing, customer, employment, vendor, and partnership agreements.

You will work closely with various teams from sales, finance, HR, and product to manage legal risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of high-impact customer, licensing, and partnership agreements, aligning them with overarching business goals while mitigating risks.
  • Develop and manage an efficient contract life cycle to balance strategic business objectives with effective risk management.
  • Serve as a key advisor to Sales and Finance leadership, providing strategic guidance on complex commercial and financial operations.
  • Obtain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's products (current and emerging) and become a subject matter expert and advisor on relevant regulatory regimes.
  • Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations, including AI, privacy, security, and frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR.
  • Deliver training programs to internal stakeholders and establish policies and best practices for compliance.
  • Partner closely with technical, product, internal, and commercial teams to proactively manage risks, identify legal issues, and drive decision-making.
  • Provide strategic support during fundraising efforts, assist with due diligence, build data rooms, and ensure financing documents are accurate and complete.
Requirements

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced commercial lawyer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial law, with a strong background in contracts, negotiations, and compliance.
  • Proven track record of managing complex commercial transactions and providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership.
  • Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, and partnership contracts.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team of legal professionals and collaborate effectively with other departments.
  • Experience in handling mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and integration.
  • High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all legal matters.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

We cherish and celebrate diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company much stronger.

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