Commercial Counsel - US
Join ElevenLabs as a Commercial Counsel to support complex commercial transactions in the AI industry.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
- Partner with sales and business development teams
- Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments
- Develop and maintain contract templates and policies
- Provide legal advice to cross-functional teams
Must have
- J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar
- 6+ years of relevant post-qualification legal experience
- Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Strong knowledge of enterprise software licensing and SaaS
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- In-house experience in technology or SaaS
- Experience advising on privacy and cybersecurity
- Prior experience with heavily regulated industries
AI in the day-to-day
We use AI to move faster with higher-quality results across the whole company.
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Commercial Counsel at ElevenLabs plays a crucial role in managing complex commercial transactions across North America, focusing on SaaS, licensing, and strategic partnerships. This position requires expertise in drafting and negotiating agreements while navigating the legal intricacies of the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Ideal candidates will have over six years of relevant legal experience, particularly in technology or SaaS, and should be comfortable in fast-paced environments. ElevenLabs fosters a collaborative culture, emphasizing impact and innovation over traditional job titles.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 7, 2026. Last confirmed on ElevenLabs's careers page November 7, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at ElevenLabs: United States.
- AI appears in 3.2% of 2738 comparable senior other roles in United States; Intellectual Property appears in 0.2% of 2738 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Commercial Counsel - US role remote?
- Yes — ElevenLabs lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Commercial Counsel - US role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, SaaS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- ElevenLabs targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Commercial Counsel - US role at ElevenLabs.
From the original posting
ElevenAgents enables businesses to deliver seamless and intelligent customer experiences, with the integrations, testing, monitoring, and reliability necessary to deploy voice and chat agents at scale.
How we work
High-velocity: Rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy.
What we offer
Innovative culture: You’ll be part of a generational opportunity to define the trajectory of AI, surrounded by a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to join our US commercial team. In this role, you will support complex commercial transactions across North America, including SaaS, licensing, and strategic partnerships, while helping the company navigate diverse legal and regulatory frameworks in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. You will work closely with global colleagues to provide practical, business-oriented advice that enables growth while managing risk across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, with a primary focus on GTM/Sales transactions in North America, including enterprise customer contracts
Partner with sales, business development, and operations teams to design and implement strategies that support high-growth go-to-market initiatives.
Monitor and interpret evolving legal and regulatory developments, including data protection, technology, and AI-related frameworks, and apply this knowledge to contract drafting and risk assessment.
Develop, maintain, and localize contract templates, playbooks, and policies to reflect regional requirements and industry best practices.
Provide clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice to cross-functional teams, tailoring advice to enable responsible growth and innovation.
Contribute to scaling the Legal Team’s commercial function, fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture.
Who you are
Curious about the future of AI and emerging technologies, have a strong sense of ownership with enthusiasm for applying your legal expertise to cutting-edge products.
Experienced in navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed, timely decisions.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global colleagues.
Proactive, business-minded, and committed to delivering practical solutions that support both compliance and commercial success.
What you bring
J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar (NY or CA preferred)
6+ years of relevant post-qualification legal experience (in-house experience in technology or SaaS strongly preferred).
Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements.
Strong knowledge of enterprise software licensing, SaaS, data protection, and intellectual property.
Experience advising on privacy, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfer issues.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Comfort in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Prior experience with heavily regulated industries is a plus
Location
This role is remote and can be executed in the United States, with a preference for New York or San Francisco.
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