Lead Commercial Counsel - AI-Driven Tech Contracts

Arrive; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrive is seeking a seasoned commercial and technology attorney in Atlanta for a hybrid role leading the North America contracting team. You will craft and negotiate complex technology and commercial agreements, advise on regulatory and privacy matters, and align legal strategy with business goals across global teams.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled legal processes, collaboration with Sales, Product, and Strategy, and coordinating with external counsel to drive efficient results in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a U.S. law school with active bar admission (Georgia preferred).
• At least 10+ years handling commercial contracts for global tech companies or firms.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and international laws affecting tech businesses.
• Proven track record drafting/negotiating technology, product, IP, and commercial contracts.
• English native or high proficiency; other languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial contracting workflows and the North America legal team.
• Mentor legal professionals on workflow management and professional growth.
• Review, draft, and negotiate SaaS licensing, enterprise sales, vendor, and partnerships.
• Enable business goals while ensuring contracts comply with laws and protect Arrive's interests.
• Collaborate with Sales, GTM, Product & Technology, Marketing, Procurement, and Strategy to manage risks.
• Advise cross-functional teams on legal, regulatory, and privacy implications in product design.
• Coordinate with external counsel to achieve company objectives efficiently.
• Lead strategic corporate projects and training to scale commercial contracting.
• Provide regulatory guidance on evolving risks impacting operations and initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel on disputes and pre-litigation.
• Stay updated on laws affecting operations and translate updates into guidance.
• Develop scalable legal playbooks, processes, and training for commercial contracting.
• Identify and leverage AI/legal tech to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with team requirements through targeted training.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Technology contracts

IP knowledge

Regulatory & privacy

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Arrive is seeking a seasoned commercial and technology attorney in Atlanta for a hybrid role leading the North America contracting team. You will craft and negotiate complex technology and commercial agreements, advise on regulatory and privacy matters, and align legal strategy with business goals across global teams.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled legal processes, collaboration with Sales, Product, and Strategy, and coordinating with external counsel to drive efficient results in a fast-growing