Commercial Counsel - Data Centers

xAI

Palo Alto, CA, United States
Base: $225,000 - $285,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site
5-10 years legal experience
Commercial contracting expertise
Negotiating complex software deals
xAI is seeking a Commercial Counsel for its Data Centers division in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in commercial contracting, particularly in technology or infrastructure, and will engage in negotiations for high-value deals to support the company's mission in AI

Job Summary

  • The role supports xAI's mission to create AI systems that understand the universe by negotiating high-value commercial agreements.
  • Candidates will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including software, SaaS, hardware, and data licenses.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $225,000 to $285,000 USD along with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

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xAI is seeking a Commercial Counsel for its Data Centers division in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in commercial contracting, particularly in technology or infrastructure, and will engage in negotiations for high-value deals to support the company's mission in AI.

Salary

Base: $225,000 - $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

  • 5-10 years legal experience
  • commercial contracting expertise
  • negotiating complex software deals
  • JD from accredited law school
  • active bar membership required

Nice-to-have

  • experience with data center infrastructure
  • interest in frontier AI technologies
  • versatile problem solving skills
  • flat organizational structure adaptability
  • strong communication and ownership

Key Requirements

  • 5-10 years of legal experience
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in a US state
  • US citizenship or eligible work authorization status

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for authorizations

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