Counsel

Accrete

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Learning & career development

Onsite perks: catered lunches & snacks

Team events

Job summary

Accrete seeks a versatile Counsel to work at the intersection of law, technology, and AI. This role focuses on commercial transactions, governance, privacy, IP, and risk management, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel. You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, often working independently.

The successful candidate will manage SaaS/technology agreements, U.S. government contracting, and employment matters, with opportunities for growth and impact in a fast-paced

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred).
5+ years of legal practice at a law firm, in-house, or both.
Experience negotiating commercial technology transactions with enterprise customers and SMEs.
Experience in U.S. federal government contracting and regulations.
Familiarity with emerging AI regulation.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS, licensing, data-use, partnership, and services agreements.
Handle non-standard contracts from deal desk and advise on risk allocation.
Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and workflows.
Reviewing and negotiating U.S. federal government contracts and NDAs.
Support government-contract obligations and related compliance processes.
Support corporate governance and subsidiary management.
Assist with equity/debt financings and outside counsel coordination.
Advise on employment matters and HR-related agreements.

Skills

Commercial technology transactions

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Risk assessment & indemnification

US regulatory/compliance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Bar admission in NY or other US jurisdiction

5+ years of legal practice

Job description

Office Location: Lower Manhattan (4 days per week in the office)

About Accrete

Accrete builds Knowledge Engine products that combine organizational context, human expertise, and specialized AI agents for consequential work across enterprise and national security. Our agents analyze multimodal data, generate insights, and make recommendations that help commercial and government organizations improve decisions, operations, and security.

About the Role

Accrete is seeking a versatile, solutions-oriented attorney to work at the intersection of law, technology, artificial intelligence, and business. The Counsel will combine strong transactional skills with sound judgment and business alignment. The role will focus on technology and commercial transactions, as well as governance, compliance, regulatory, employment, privacy, IP, product support, and risk management. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Counsel will work with senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and be expected to work independently most of the time. The role offers both the autonomy to make a direct impact and the opportunity for growth.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS, licensing, data-use, partnership, and services agreements with private-sector and government customers, partners, and vendors.

Handle non-standard and escalated contracts from the company's deal desk, and advise on risk allocation, including indemnification, limitation of liability, and IP terms

Developing and refining contract templates, playbooks, and scalable contracting workflows.

Reviewing and negotiating U.S. federal government contracts, including teaming agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs

Supporting government-contract obligations, including OTAs, security requirements, and related compliance processes.

Supporting the Company’s compliance and regulatory program, including policy development and application of relevant laws and standards, and handling compliance issues as needed.

Supporting corporate governance, including corporate housekeeping, board and stockholder materials, and subsidiary management.

Assisting with equity and debt financings, including drafting, diligence, and coordination with outside counsel.

Advising on employment matters, including policies, investigations, performance management, and separations, and drafting related agreements.

Partnering with HR to support consistent, well-documented, and legally sound decision-making.

Supporting IP and proprietary matters, including confidentiality, licensing, and branding.

Working with engineering and product teams on data rights, product releases, and responsible-AI considerations.

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and operational risks across the business.

Required Qualifications and Experience

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred)

5+ years of legal practice at a law firm, in-house, or both, including at least one year in-house

Substantial experience negotiating commercial technology transactions with both enterprise customers and smaller businesses

Experience in and knowledge of U.S. federal government contracting, including federal acquisition process and regulations.

Experience advising growth-stage technology companies

Familiarity with emerging AI regulation

Outstanding academic record

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with a practical, business-minded approach

High ethical standards and integrity

Salary Range: $160k - $200k

The salary range provided reflects the estimated compensation for this role based on the expected qualifications and experience level. The final salary within this range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

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