Senior Commercial Counsel

xAI

Austin, TX, US
Base: $240,000 - $285,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site
8+ years of legal experience
Jd and law license required
Drafting complex technology agreements
xAI is a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence and creating AI systems that understand the universe

Job Summary

  • xAI is a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence and creating AI systems that understand the universe.
  • The role involves driving commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and strategic partnerships for AI products.
  • Total rewards include base salary, equity, comprehensive medical coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Matching Summary

xAI is a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence and creating AI systems that understand the universe.

Salary

Base: $240,000 - $285,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity included in total rewards package; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, and life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years of legal experience
  • JD and law license required
  • Drafting complex technology agreements
  • Negotiating high-value enterprise contracts
  • In-office work 5 days per week

Nice-to-have

  • Experience at top-tier law firms
  • Intellectual property transaction background
  • Strong curiosity about AI use cases
  • Hands-on approach to legal operations
  • Ability to pitch on unfamiliar tasks

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of legal experience
  • JD degree and active law license
  • Qualification to practice in California or New York
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status under ITAR

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for export authorization

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