Legal Counsel

Brivo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Brivo, a leading cloud-based access control platform based in Austin, seeks a Legal Counsel to manage the contracting function and close deals end-to-end. The role focuses on AI-driven features, data rights, IP ownership, and ensuring compliance with evolving AI regulations across global markets.

The ideal candidate is a JD with 4–7 years of commercial legal experience, adept at drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and thrives as an autonomous contributor in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited US law school with active bar membership in good standing.
• 4–7 years of commercial legal experience, ideally with top-tier firm and in-house tech exposure.
• Strong background in enterprise SaaS, IoT/hardware, and AI product commercialization.
• Deep understanding of data training rights, model outputs, copyright risks, and AI vendor liabilities in contracts.
• Self-sufficient, deal-queue ownership mindset and pragmatic negotiation approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-volume, complex commercial agreements including SaaS, AI addenda, IoT/hardware, inbound licenses, and vendor terms.
• Structure and negotiate AI-related provisions: data ingestion rights, model training, IP ownership, liability, and safety guarantees.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering to remove contract friction and address AI data privacy concerns.
• Ensure commercial terms align with evolving AI regulations and data privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA).
• Maintain playbooks for AI risks, indemnities, and data usage to ensure consistent risk management.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

AI/IP deal structuring

Negotiation & closing

Privacy & regulatory compliance

Independent contributor mindset

Education

J.D. degree (US law school)

Job description

Description

Location:

Austin

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Legal Counsel will serve as the primary engine for the company’s contracting function. This role is designed for a business-minded Individual Contributor (IC) who thrives on drafting, redlining, and closing deals. You must possess a sharp understanding of how artificial intelligence—including generative models, data rights, and IP ownership—intersects with commercial SaaS and hardware contracts. Your focus will be on accelerating sales cycles, protecting product IP, and navigating cutting-edge deal terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Execution & Commercial Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate high-volume, complex commercial agreements—including Enterprise SaaS contracts, AI feature addenda, IoT/hardware agreements, inbound tech licenses, and vendor terms.
• AI & IP Deal Structuring: Structure and negotiate provisions specific to AI-powered features, including data ingestion rights, model training protocols, IP ownership of AI outputs, liability allocations, and algorithmic safety guarantees.
• Sales Enablement: Partner directly with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to clear contractual friction, address customer concerns around AI data privacy, and unblock revenue.
• Privacy & Product Alignment: Ensure commercial terms align with evolving global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, US state privacy/AI laws) and data privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA).
• Process Optimization: Maintain playbooks and standard fallbacks for AI risks, indemnities, and data use to ensure consistent risk management across all deals.

Qualifications

• Education & Bar: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in good standing (Maryland bar or eligible for in-house registration preferred).
• Experience Level: ~4–7 years of commercial legal experience, ideally combining top-tier law firm training with in-house tech experience.
• Domain Expertise: Strong background in enterprise SaaS, IoT/hardware, and AI product commercialization.
• AI & Tech Literacy: Deep understanding of the legal mechanics of AI technology—including how data training rights, model outputs, copyright risks, and AI vendor liabilities function in commercial transactions.
• IC Drive: Highly self-sufficient execution mindset—enthusiastic about owning the deal queue end-to-end without relying on a large team or heavy external counsel spend.
• Pragmatic Negotiation: Commercial, business-first negotiator who knows how to mitigate novel legal risks without killing high-value deals.

Benefits

Why Work for Us?

Brivo is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and the global leader in cloud-based access control and video surveillance. Following our merger with Eagle Eye Networks, we are building the only platform powerful enough to support the future of AI-driven security.

Why Your Work Matters

Innovation drives our vibe, but purpose drives our mission. You will work on essential systems that protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and property worldwide. At Brivo, your voice is heard, your talent is respected, and your contributions have a global impact.

• The Brivo Experience: We thrive on in-person collaboration and a "one-team" atmosphere. We embrace our international presence, leveraging diverse ideas and backgrounds to improve our culture and our products. To keep our global teams connected and inspired, we provide a premium onsite experience featuring communal meals, recurring social events, and fully stocked workspaces—ensuring you have everything you need to stay focused while building the future of security.
• Total Rewards: We support our people with competitive medical, vision, and dental plans (including company-offset premiums), a 401k with company match, and an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Individual compensation packages are based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, training, and market conditions. In addition, Brivonians enjoy a robust benefits and perks package tailored to their work location.

About Brivo

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have come together to create a category-defining, cloud-first platform at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Our mission is simple and ambitious: to make physical spaces safer, smarter, and more autonomous—from single-site businesses to global enterprises.

As the unified global leaders in cloud-based access control and video surveillance, we provide a comprehensive digital foundation for the built environment. By combining Brivo’s pioneering building access platform with Eagle Eye’s AI-powered video management system (VMS), we have created a system of intelligence that protects over 600 million square feet across 90+ countries. Every door, camera, and credential in our ecosystem acts as a real-time sensor, leveraging AI to prevent incidents, improve operations, and enable entirely new workflows across sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.

With a global footprint spanning headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo, we are leveraging our open APIs and cyber-secure cloud infrastructure to reshape the future of physical security. Join us as we build the world’s most robust platform for video intelligence and smart space automation. Learn more at www.brivo.com.

Brivo is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us.