Senior Commercial Counsel — AI Platform & Partnerships

Fireworks; San Mateo; Sur place; PHP 2 500 000 - 5 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fireworks is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join its legal team in the Philippines. As a foundational member, you will own commercial contracting across the deal lifecycle—drafting, negotiating, and closing customer agreements while partnering with sales, marketing, and procurement.

You\'ll report to the General Counsel and help build scalable templates and playbooks as the company scales. This role includes meaningful equity and a competitive benefits package in a fast-growing AI startup.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership in at least one US state.
• 9+ years of relevant experience, including in hypergrowth environments.
• Strong command of commercial contracting and negotiations.
• Able to translate legal complexity into practical guidance for sales.
• Experience with AI-related contracts is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Serve as lead commercial counsel on customer contracts, NDAs, and related agreements supporting the sales organization.
• Partner strategically with sales teams to structure deals, manage risk, and keep deals moving without sacrificing sound judgment.
• Advise marketing on sponsorship agreements and go-to-market campaigns.
• Handle standard vendor and procurement agreements.
• Help build scalable templates, playbooks, and processes for a founding legal function.

Connaissances

Commercial contracting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) and US state bar admission

Description du poste

Fireworks is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join its legal team in the Philippines. As a foundational member, you will own commercial contracting across the deal lifecycle—drafting, negotiating, and closing customer agreements while partnering with sales, marketing, and procurement.

You\'ll report to the General Counsel and help build scalable templates and playbooks as the company scales. This role includes meaningful equity and a competitive benefits package in a fast-growing AI startup.