Senior Counsel, Litigation & Commercial

Summary

Join AlphaSense's growing legal team as a Senior Counsel – Litigation and Commercial! This role, based in New York City or remotely in the USA, involves managing litigation and disputes across various areas, including intellectual property and complex business litigation. You will also review and negotiate commercial agreements, supporting the company's growth. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to shape the function from the ground up. The ideal candidate possesses a J.D. from a top law school, 5+ years of relevant experience, and superior business acumen. A competitive salary, performance-based bonus, equity, and a generous benefits program are offered.

Requirements

• J.D. from a top law school and admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
• 5+ years’ experience litigating complex business disputes, contract disputes, intellectual property matters, and/or other matters with nationally recognized law firm, with some in-house experience preferred but not required
• Experience handling pre-litigation disputes and settlement negotiations
• Superior business acumen with an unrivaled commitment to providing responsive, pragmatic client service and balancing legal risk with business needs
• Energetic, authentic, and friendly with a great sense of humor; capable of displaying strong negotiation skills and the ability to support difficult positions in a firm and patient manner
• Effective communicator and relationship builder with the ability to interact with both internal and external professionals of all types and backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including selecting and overseeing external counsel
• Directly handle pre-litigation disputes, working with internal teams and external parties to resolve issues efficiently
• Provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on potential litigation risks and dispute resolution strategies
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement best practices that mitigate legal risks and strengthen the company’s overall risk profile
• Provide general transactional support across the organization, ensuring agreements align with company policies and risk tolerance
• Work with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and other internal teams to structure contracts that facilitate business growth while maintaining legal compliance
• Remain informed of shifting legal landscapes in litigation, commercial law, and regulatory matters affecting the company
• Help create and enhance legal playbooks and processes to improve efficiency as the company scales
• Support the AlphaSense legal team on corporate and other general legal matters as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Some commercial contracting experience preferred, including reviewing and negotiating agreements such as Master Services Agreements, Service Agreements, SOWs, Service Level Agreements, and NDAs

Benefits

• Base Compensation Range: $165,000 — $200,000 USD
• Performance-based bonus
• Equity
• Generous benefits program