Commercial Counsel

Summary

Join xAI, a company focused on creating AI systems to understand the universe and aid humanity, as an experienced Commercial Counsel. Support procurement efforts for AI datacenters, including hardware, infrastructure, and related services, as well as other general procurement contracts. Negotiate high-value deals, ensure compliance, and contribute to advancing AI technology. This hybrid position reports to the Commercial Counsel, Data Center and Procurement Lead and requires up to 25% travel. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, partnering with various teams, creating efficient contracting processes, and contributing to the Legal department's needs. xAI offers a competitive salary and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and/or excellent law firms (startup experience a plus)
• Experience in commercial contracting, with a focus on procurement in tech or infrastructure sectors
• Proven track record of negotiating complex deals for hardware, data infrastructure, or AI-related technologies
• Tech-savvy with an understanding or keen interest in datacenters and emerging technologies like AI
• Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Have a lot of gas in the tank!
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements for AI datacenters
• Support general procurement for non-datacenter needs, including vendor agreements, master service agreements, and NDAs
• Partner closely with engineering, finance and operations teams to align contracts with business needs
• Create processes for efficient and scalable contracting
• Be a swiss army knife: pitch in for anything needed in the Legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar or not in your lane

Benefits

$175,000-$225,000 USD