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Commercial Counsel

New York, NYOnsiteFull Time$104,500–$325,000 /yrPosted 22 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Commercial Counsel
AI
connected applications
commercial agreements
technology transactions
data privacy
intellectual property
APIs
Model Context Protocol
MCP

Nice to have

consumer-facing applications
AI-powered products
emerging technologies
data-sharing arrangements
globally distributed teams

Role summary

Axiom is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel for a leading technology client's AI and connected applications team. This on-site role, based in Mountainview, California or NYC, involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements for AI-powered applications and digital products. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on technology integrations, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and intellectual property licensing. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in commercial or technology transactions, a strong understanding of technical concepts like APIs and SDKs, and the ability to work independently. A Juris Doctor degree is required.

Join Our Team as a Commercial Counsel at Axiom

Location: On-Site in Mountainview, California or NYC 3 DPW

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a leading technology client's AI and connected applications team. In this role, you will draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with third-party partners integrating their services into AI-powered applications and other digital products.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology transactions, data privacy, and intellectual property. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to develop practical legal solutions that support innovative technology integrations while mitigating risk.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with third-party technology and service providers integrating their platforms into AI-powered applications and digital products.

Provide legal guidance on technology integrations, including APIs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), SDKs, and data flows.

Advise on data privacy and security matters, including GDPR and CCPA compliance, particularly regarding data sharing between AI models and third-party partners.

Support intellectual property licensing matters, including software licensing, content usage rights, and AI-related IP considerations.

Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to structure and negotiate technology integration agreements.

Independently manage a portfolio of commercial legal matters with minimal supervision.

Deliver pragmatic, risk-adjusted legal advice in a fast-paced environment with evolving business and technical requirements.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in commercial transactions, technology transactions, or a related legal practice area.

Demonstrated experience supporting technology product teams and negotiating complex software, platform integration, or technology partnership agreements.

Working knowledge of technical concepts such as APIs, SDKs, data flows, and software integrations.

Strong understanding of GDPR and CCPA, particularly as they relate to data sharing, privacy, and security.

Experience with intellectual property licensing, including software and content usage rights.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide practical legal guidance with minimal oversight.

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

Experience negotiating agreements involving third-party software or platform integrations into consumer-facing applications.

Familiarity with AI technologies, AI-powered products, and associated legal and regulatory considerations.

Experience advising on emerging technologies and complex data-sharing arrangements.

Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and balance legal risk with business objectives.

Experience working with globally distributed teams and stakeholders across different time zones.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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