Associate Counsel, AI & Data Licensing (SaaS)

Enverus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enverus, a leading energy data SaaS company in Austin, TX, seeks an Associate Legal Counsel to own customer subscription agreements, data licenses, and vendor contracts end to end. You will work closely with Sales, Product, Finance, IT, and Security to align legal positions with commercial objectives.

The role emphasizes AI and data-use terms, risk assessment, and supporting high-volume deals in a fast-moving environment. Texas bar eligibility and 4+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience at a law firm, in-house, or both.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Texas, or eligible to register as in-house counsel in Texas.
• Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS, subscription, or data licensing agreements.
• Ability to manage a high volume of concurrent matters and prioritize independently.
• Knowledge of US and international data privacy frameworks (CCPA, GDPR).
• Experience with AI-related contract terms or interest in developing it.
• Sound commercial judgment and ability to distinguish material risk from noise.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on day-to-day commercial and operational matters.
• Serve as primary legal contact for the sales organization from redline to signature.
• Draft, negotiate, and revise customer subscriptions, order forms, data licenses, vendor agreements, and related documents.
• Advise on AI and data-use terms, including the Enverus AI Addendum and licensing rights.
• Advise on legal, regulatory, privacy, and compliance matters across business verticals.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on disputes, IP, acquisitions, and data distribution.

Skills

SaaS contracts

Data licensing

AI contract terms

Regulatory compliance

Commercial judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Enverus, a leading energy data SaaS company in Austin, TX, seeks an Associate Legal Counsel to own customer subscription agreements, data licenses, and vendor contracts end to end. You will work closely with Sales, Product, Finance, IT, and Security to align legal positions with commercial objectives.

The role emphasizes AI and data-use terms, risk assessment, and supporting high-volume deals in a fast-moving environment. Texas bar eligibility and 4+ years of relevant experience are preferred.