Senior Counsel (Commercial)

Rad AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rad AI, based in San Francisco, seeks an experienced Commercial Counsel to lead legal strategy for AI healthcare products. You will partner with product, engineering, sales, and leadership to negotiate complex contracts and protect our data and IP.

You will design privacy frameworks compliant with HIPAA and BAAs, manage regulatory risk, and help Rad AI scale ethically as we deploy AI solutions to providers globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, including 2 years in commercial contracts and tech transactions.
• JD from ABA-accredited school and active U.S. state bar.
• Experience with healthcare tech or AI sectors.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and shape strategy.
• Strong cross-functional relationship building.
• Willingness to contribute to new initiatives and adapt to growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal support across product, engineering, and model teams.
• Negotiate commercial contracts with healthcare providers and partners.
• Design and implement privacy program aligned with HIPAA and BAAs.
• Build scalable legal processes and documentation, including internal tools.
• Monitor regulatory trends in the AI and healthcare landscape.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Tech transactions

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA privacy

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

At Rad AI, we’re on a mission to transform healthcare with artificial intelligence. Founded by a radiologist, our AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing radiology—saving time, reducing burnout, and improving patient care. With one of the largest proprietary radiology report datasets in the world, our AI has helped uncover hundreds of new cancer diagnoses and reduced error rates in tens of millions of radiology reports by nearly 50%.

Rad AI has secured over $140M in funding, including a recently oversubscribed Series C ($68M round) led by Transformation Capital, bringing our valuation to $528M. Our investors include Khosla Ventures, World Innovation Lab, Gradient Ventures, Cone Health Ventures, and others—all backing our mission to empower physicians with cutting-edge AI.

Our latest advancements in generative AI are used by thousands of radiologists daily, supporting more than one-third of radiology groups and healthcare systems and nearly 50% of all medical imaging in the U.S. at partners including Cone Health, Jefferson Einstein Health, Geisinger, Guthrie Healthcare System, and Henry Ford Health.

Recognized as one of the most promising healthcare AI companies by CB Insights and AuntMinnie, and ranked by Deloitte as the 19th fastest-growing company in North America, we are building AI-powered solutions that make a real impact. Most recently, Rad AI was named to CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list, highlighting the innovation and momentum behind our mission.

Why Join Us:

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to join our team. In this high-visibility role, you will be a key contributor to our legal strategy and operations, collaborating closely with commercial teams and senior leaders to advance our mission. Your guidance will be essential as we navigate complex legal challenges, providing critical expertise that fosters innovation and growth while upholding the highest standards of compliance and ethics.

Your legal insights will help accelerate the deployment of innovative products, strengthen collaboration with physicians, and reinforce important partnerships. Additionally, you will play a central role in protecting our relationships with healthcare partners, safeguarding our intellectual property, and building lasting trust with physicians, executive leaders, and other key stakeholders.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Serve as a trusted counsel across product, engineering, and model teams, providing strategic legal support for AI research and model development projects.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop efficient processes that accelerate deal closures while maintaining rigorous legal standards.
• Negotiate commercial contracts to enable the delivery of our AI solutions to healthcare providers globally.
• Design and implement a comprehensive privacy program ensuring full compliance with HIPAA and all Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), safeguarding sensitive medical data in partnership with our security and product teams.
• Build scalable legal processes, tools, and infrastructure—including internal documentation and a modern legal tech stack to support the company’s rapid growth.
• Monitor emerging legal and policy trends in the generative AI landscape to ensure Rad AI remains at the forefront of regulatory compliance and innovation.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years focused on negotiating commercial contracts and tech transactions, ideally within a B2B SaaS environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited institution and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Background in healthcare technology or artificial intelligence, demonstrating a deep understanding of the distinctive legal challenges these sectors present.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and shape legal strategies within emerging fields.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships, with adaptable communication styles that strike the right balance between business risk-taking and safeguarding organizational interests.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and pursue opportunities for professional development and to contribute to new initiatives as Rad AI continues to expand—taking on challenging projects and adapting to evolving business needs.

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and AI technology.
• Previous experience working in a high-growth startup environment.
• Passion for healthcare and/or mission-driven technology is a strong plus.