Tech & AI Counsel: Enterprise SaaS & Government Contracts

Accrete; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Learning opportunities & career growth

Onsite lunches & kitchen amenities

Team events

Job summary

Accrete is seeking a versatile attorney to work at the intersection of law, technology, AI, and business in Lower Manhattan. You will draft, negotiate, and manage technology and commercial agreements with private-sector and government customers, while steering governance, privacy, IP, and regulatory programs.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, building scalable contracting workflows and helping growth-stage tech

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, 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.

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.

Skills

Contract negotiation

SaaS contracts

Technology transactions

Regulatory awareness

Risk assessment

Negotiation leadership

AI regulation familiarity

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Bar admission in NY or US

Job description

Accrete is seeking a versatile attorney to work at the intersection of law, technology, AI, and business in Lower Manhattan. You will draft, negotiate, and manage technology and commercial agreements with private-sector and government customers, while steering governance, privacy, IP, and regulatory programs.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, building scalable contracting workflows and helping growth-stage tech