Commercial Counsel

We are looking for a tech transactions attorney to join our legal team. This is a strategic role with a mix of both internal- and external-facing responsibilities in an area of increasing importance and growth for Applied Intuition. You will support Sales, Product, and Engineering. You will also have opportunities to expand your role as part of a small legal team in a high growth start up. 

Our ideal candidate is a business-minded lawyer who is focused on execution, prepared to lead on important deals, and comfortable making thoughtful and creative decisions. The role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency but also someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team dedicated to providing top legal service to our internal clients. You must be willing to roll up your sleeves and be comfortable working in ambiguity.

• Lead the drafting, structuring, and negotiating of complex commercial and procurement contracts with a diverse range of partners and customers from hardware suppliers, automotive OEMs, and other players in the AV ecosystem

• Navigate complex flow-down obligations between OEM customer agreements and sub-tier supplier contracts

• Be a trusted partner to internal business stakeholders on legal matters critical to the growth of the business

• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Finance, Product, Engineering, etc.) to lead key initiatives

• Support activities related to IP, Product, and Compliance as needed

• Create and maintain forms, playbooks, and training to improve consistency, execution speed, risk mitigation, and scalability

• Proactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a small legal team in a high growth start-up

• 5+ years of experience

• Experience structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including software licenses, manufacturing and supply agreements, and strategic collaborations

• Demeanor to thrive in a fast-paced sales focused environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar 

• Experience with some combination of law firm and in-house work

• Experience negotiating and drafting IP and material contracts representations in stock purchase, merger, and asset purchase agreements in financings

• Familiarity with automotive industry, supply chain, or tier-1 supplier dynamics

• Computer science or engineering degree

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $180,000 - $250,000 USD annually.