Is the Commercial Counsel, SPARC role remote?

It's hybrid — Anthropic expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA.

What's the salary range?

Anthropic lists $265,000–$335,000 for this role.

Where is the role based?

Anthropic is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML.

Does Anthropic sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

What seniority level is this role?

Anthropic targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Commercial Counsel, SPARC role at Anthropic.

Commercial Counsel, SPARC at Anthropic

Joblaze summary

The Commercial Counsel at Anthropic plays a crucial role in drafting and negotiating agreements related to AI safety and research, while also supporting the Go-to-Market teams with enterprise contracts. This position requires a strong background in commercial law, particularly in technology transactions, and the ability to provide practical legal guidance to non-legal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in research collaborations and a keen interest in AI policy, making this role suitable for attorneys looking to deepen their expertise in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze June 26, 2026. Last confirmed on Anthropic's careers page October 8, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
Starts above 80% of 51 comparable mid other roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $140,000 across 24 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
AI/ML appears in 3.4% of 3061 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Commercial Counsel, SPARC role remote?: It's hybrid — Anthropic expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA.
What's the salary range?: Anthropic lists $265,000–$335,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Anthropic is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML.
Does Anthropic sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Anthropic targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Commercial Counsel, SPARC role at Anthropic.

From the original posting

About Anthropic

About the role

We're looking for a Commercial Counsel, SPARC (Safety, Policy, and Research Contracts) to join our legal team at the forefront of shaping how cutting-edge AI technology reaches users, researchers, and enterprises worldwide. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who operate as true strategic partners (moving fast, thinking creatively, and working collaboratively) on cutting-edge AI safety and research agreements, including threat-sharing frameworks with leading security organizations and collaborations that shape and advance responsible AI development standards. You'll also focus on supporting our Go-to-Market teams, handling enterprise agreements and customer negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to develop deep expertise in their commercial transactions career while contributing directly to responsible AI development.

Key responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, focusing mainly on AI safety and research agreements, as well as GTM/Sales transactions including enterprise customer contracts
Partner closely with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance
Help build and maintain commercial legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements
Partner with Policy, Safeguards, and Research teams on novel AI governance initiatives
Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business momentum
Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies

Minimum qualifications

Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and meet the local licensing requirements to work as in-house counsel where you'll be based
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance to non-lawyers on complex commercial law matters

Preferred qualifications

Commercial experience supporting research collaborations and sponsored research and grant giving programs
Curiosity about AI technology and AI policy, and a commitment to responsible AI development
Experience with biotech, clinical research, or other life sciences transactions
Familiarity with grant-making or grant-funded arrangements, including funding terms and compliance considerations
Experience advising on partnerships with non-profit foundations, academic institutions, or industry trade groups
Comfort advising research teams whose work doesn't follow a standard commercial playbook
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences
A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners
Experience navigating multi-stakeholder agreements involving technical and policy considerations
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with SaaS agreements or other technology transactions

The annual compensation range for this role is listed below.

Annual Salary:

$265,000—$335,000 USD

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