Commercial Counsel

Summary

Join ElevenLabs, a rapidly scaling research and product company at the forefront of Audio AI, as a Commercial Counsel. This remote role, based in the UK or EU (with optional office spaces in London or Warsaw), offers the chance to advise on complex commercial matters and navigate the evolving AI legal landscape. You will draft, negotiate, and close commercial transactions, partner with sales and business teams, stay informed on legal frameworks, and provide legal advice to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a passion for AI, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. ElevenLabs offers flexible time off, coworking stipends, learning & development stipends, social travel stipends, and an annual company offsite.

Requirements

• You have a genuine passion for the future of AI and emerging technologies, and bring curiosity, energy, and creativity to your work
• You stay up-to-date on industry trends and evolving laws, and are eager to apply this knowledge to support innovative products
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, and are excited to work cross-functionally to support and scale a growing business
• You’re resourceful and decisive, able to work independently, and exercise sound judgment
• You bring a proactive, business-minded, and solution-oriented approach to every project, always focused on driving results
• JD with qualification to practice in the UK or EU; US qualification is a plus
• Based in the UK or EU
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house experience preferred), with at least 2 years focused on drafting and negotiating SaaS or technology agreements
• A deep understanding of enterprise SaaS agreements, software licensing, intellectual property, and data protection, with the ability to navigate and close complex commercial transactions
• Solid background in privacy and data protection law, with the ability to integrate these requirements into commercial agreements
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to advise internal stakeholders and engage externally with clients and partners

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and close complex commercial transactions with the company’s customers, vendors, and strategic partners across diverse industries
• Partner closely with sales and business teams to develop and implement strategies that drive our high-growth, go-to-market initiatives
• Stay informed on evolving legal frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory developments, and apply this expertise into practical contract templates and guidance
• Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice to cross-functional teams, ensuring business objectives align with legal and regulatory requirements
• Develop and enhance playbooks, policies, and best practices to improve efficiency in negotiations and contract management
• Contribute actively to the Legal Team’s efforts to scale commercial functions while fostering a collaborative, supportive team culture

Preferred Qualifications

Fluency in non-English languages is a plus, with a preference for French and/or Spanish

Benefits

• Flexible time off: We trust you to balance rest with the high-energy demands of an early-stage startup
• Coworking : If you’re not located near one of our main hubs, we offer a monthly coworking stipend
• Learning & development : Annual discretionary stipend towards professional development
• Social travel : Annual discretionary stipend to meet up with colleagues each year, however you choose
• Annual company offsite: We bring the entire company together at a new location every year