Commercial and Product Counsel

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a high-ownership attorney role at an AI-native legaltech startup, sitting at the intersection of legal practice and product development. You will serve as a trusted legal resource for growing tech company clients while helping build and refine the internal platform and playbooks that make fast, high-quality contract review possible. The work you do here directly shapes how legal services are delivered at scale. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Review and negotiate commercial contracts, advising clients on product and privacy matters. - Interpret contract terms and surface key obligations, risks, and anomalies clearly and efficiently. - Operate and improve internal AI-assisted tooling in close collaboration with product and engineering teams. - Identify patterns and inefficiencies in the review process, then design and implement improvements. - Standardize recurring contract types, review playbooks, and quality standards across the team. - Maintain turnaround commitments and SLA standards without sacrificing quality. - Partner with operations to evolve how legal services are delivered as the company scales. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - J.D. and active California bar membership in good standing. - 5 to 8 years of law practice with significant experience supporting technology companies. - Prior experience as in-house counsel or sole legal counsel at a company. - Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, product, and privacy law; exposure to venture capital and emerging companies is a plus. - Experience with or genuine enthusiasm for AI-assisted legal workflows and legal technology. - Track record building legal playbooks and standardized processes. - Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to spot risks others overlook. - Comfortable operating with urgency, ambiguity, and high ownership in a fast-paced environment. - Strong professional responsibility and legal ethics grounding. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $150,000 to $210,000 USD annually. Meaningful equity included. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California. In-person presence is required.