Corporate & Commercial Counsel

Our Client

Our client is an innovative, venture-backed legal services firm transforming the delivery of legal services through the integration of advanced AI technology and top-tier legal expertise. The firm advises a growing roster of venture-backed companies across corporate, commercial, employment and venture financing matters.

With a founding team from leading AI companies, law firms and academic institutions, the firm is in an exciting early stage of growth and offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of legal services.

Role / Responsibilities

The successful candidate will serve as a key legal advisor to emerging and venture-backed technology companies, supporting clients through all stages of their growth. Responsibilities will include:

• Advising founders on incorporations, corporate governance and ongoing corporate matters.
• Leading venture financings, including SAFEs, convertible notes and priced equity rounds.
• Representing companies in mergers and acquisitions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements.
• Managing client relationships and overseeing matters from inception through completion.
• Working directly with founders, investors and counterparties to advance transactions.
• Collaborating with the broader team to develop and improve AI-driven legal workflows and processes.

Requirements

• 4–15 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house, with a focus on advising emerging and venture-backed technology companies.
• Experience across corporate, commercial and venture financing matters.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.
• Excellent client management and communication skills, with the ability to independently manage matters and relationships.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in leveraging technology to improve the delivery of legal services.

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