Senior Counsel, Commercial Technology

Minimum of 7+ years in private practice and/or in-house, with a focus on technology contracting with sophisticated enterprises Experience with cross-border transactions, negotiating against counterparties in multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Canada, US, UK/EU) Familiarity with existing and proposed regulations and issues impacting artificial intelligence Extensive experience leading legal negotiations on complex commercial arrangements, ideally with respect to AI issues Ability to operate independently, experience supervising and mentoring lawyers Comfortable with the fast-paced and evolving nature of new technology and technology startups Strong communicator (both written and oral), collaborator, and team player Analytical, collaborative, driven, and passionate about new and evolving areas of technology law focusing on AI Focused on solutions with a practical, business-oriented mindset

Lead and support Cohere with all commercial technology matters Structure, draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial arrangements Provide mentorship and support to other members of Cohere’s legal team Engage with enterprise clients, partners, advisors, and vendors on legal matters Work with internal stakeholders to resolve legal matters across functions Build legal strategy and refine processes for commercial contracting, customer acquisition, vendor management, and strategic partnerships Oversee and manage legal contracting contract lifecycle management tools, company policies, and procedures Provide legal guidance on commercial risks and opportunities Optimize contracting processes and create operational efficiencies