First-In-House Commercial Counsel, AI & GovTech

Brain Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Performance incentives

Job summary

Brain Co. is seeking an exceptional, business-minded deal lawyer to be our first in-house attorney and build our Legal foundations.

You will work with Sales, Business Development, Finance, and the executive team to close first-of-kind strategic partnerships and high-value deals across government, regulated industries, and major enterprises. The ideal candidate brings 5–8 years of experience, strong contract negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership (California admission or eligibility to waive in strongly preferred).
• 5-8 years of legal experience, with a mix of large law firm and in-house at a tech company.
• Strong background negotiating complex commercial contracts, preferably SaaS/AI/enterprise software, incl. negotiating major deals with C-level execs.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; translate complex legal issues into clear guidance.
• Proactive mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced startup.

Responsibilities

• Employment: advise on offer letters, contractor agreements, equity grants, employee policies, terminations; coordinate with outside employment specialists.
• Fundraising: review and negotiate term sheets, SAFEs, and equity financing documents with company and investors' counsel.
• Real Estate: handle commercial lease review and negotiation; manage outside counsel where appropriate.
• Regulatory Awareness: stay ahead of AI, govtech, data privacy, security, and permitting developments.
• Product Advisory: serve as legal SME for Brain Co.'s AI-assisted tools.

Skills

Contract negotiation

SaaS contracts

Regulatory compliance

Communication

AI/Tech familiarity

Education

J.D.

Bar admission (CA)

Job description

Brain Co. is seeking an exceptional, business-minded deal lawyer to be our first in-house attorney and build our Legal foundations.

You will work with Sales, Business Development, Finance, and the executive team to close first-of-kind strategic partnerships and high-value deals across government, regulated industries, and major enterprises. The ideal candidate brings 5–8 years of experience, strong contract negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable