Corporate Counsel Attorney

BBG Ventures, LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mom Project is partnering with a client seeking a Corporate Counsel to manage AI procurement, SaaS and data licensing deals. The role focuses on negotiating complex agreements, mitigating risk, and guiding internal teams on evolving AI regulations.

Ideal candidates have a JD, bar admission, and at least five years of tech transactions experience, with strong drafting and negotiation skills to support product roadmaps and data strategies.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to at least one U.S. state bar or relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum five years of relevant tech/AI/data-related legal experience.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a rapid pipeline of deal inquiries with high-quality risk mitigation.
• Draft and negotiate AI procurement, SaaS, and data licensing agreements.
• Lead negotiation processes and quality control for contract lifecycle augmented by AI tools.
• Stay current on AI/data regulations and translate into internal playbooks and guidelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on contracts and data/AI strategy.
• Translate regulatory risks into practical guidance for internal clients.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Business judgment

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Corporate Counsel

Preferred Location: Atlanta or RTP / Raleigh, NC Hybrid (2 days /wk) or Remote

The Mom Project is excited to partner with our client, a global leader in networking, technology, and cybersecurity. They specialize in powering the internet of the future, creating secure, intelligent platforms that connect people, automate critical infrastructures, and bridge the digital divide. Driven by a mission to power an inclusive future for everyone, they believe that technology is the most powerful catalyst for positive change. They strive to deliver solutions that are more secure, intuitive, and scalable than those offered by traditional industry providers, empowering organizations to thrive in an increasingly connected world.

Meet the Team

Our Client leads in AI innovation—both within our product portfolio and across internal operations—the volume and complexity of AI-related procurement and strategic transactions have grown significantly. Our team is tasked with managing high-stakes deal negotiations, coordinating with leadership, and ensuring consistent protection of IP and data in an AI environment. We are seeking a seasoned counsel to join our team, provide deep institutional knowledge, and drive our FY27 AI acceleration goals by helping us drive and close high impact deals.

Job Description

• Operational Excellence: You will manage a rapid pipeline of deal inquiries, accelerating business momentum while maintaining high-quality risk mitigation.
• Contracting: Draft and negotiate complex AI procurement, SaaS, and data licensing agreements, and assist business leaders at all levels in navigating and negotiating complex AI deals.
• Oversight: Lead negotiation process and quality control for contract lifecycle assisted by AI tools.
• Thought Leadership: Stay current on benchmarking, contracting trends, and AI/Data regulations that affect our contracting positions and translate these into internal playbooks and guidelines.
• Collaboration: Drive cross-functional initiatives related to contracts and data and AI strategy.
• Strategic Guidance: You will translate complex regulatory and legal risks into practical advice for internal clients to help them understand our contractual terms, and the risks and mitigations associated with deviations.
• Innovation Champion: You will leverage AI-powered analytics and legal tools to automate routine tasks, allowing you to focus on high-value legal strategy and complex negotiations.
• Trusted Advisor: You will build strong relationships across the business, guiding on legal and contractual issues that may arise in executing product roadmaps and Go-to-Market strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Admission: Admission to at least one U.S. state bar or relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience: At least five years of relevant legal experience, preferably in technology transactions, software/SaaS, or AI/data-related matters.
• Skills: Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. High level of analytical and business judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with AI/ML legal issues