Technology Commercial Legal Counsel

Tavily; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 206,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Remote work reimbursement

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

The role requires US/EU/Israel bar admission, a top-tier LL.B., 4–9 years in tech commercial and privacy law, and experience with DPAs and SaaS AI environments. On-site in Austin or New York, with strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in the U.S., EU, or Israel.
• LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a top-tier university.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements, particularly Fortune 500 customer-facing contracts under pressure.
• 4–9 years of experience practicing tech commercial and privacy law at both a leading law firm and as in-house counsel at a tech company.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating technology commercial agreements (including DPAs).
• Experience in SaaS AI companies.
• Experience with global privacy regulations (GDPR, CPRA, and U.S. state privacy laws).
• Experience with U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of customer-facing and commercial agreements.
• Negotiate SaaS, Reseller, and Service Level Agreements.
• Advise GTM teams during customer negotiations with practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Support Tavily’s privacy and data protection program across global regulations.
• Review and negotiate DPAs and provide privacy guidance.
• Handle procurement-related transactions with vendors and partners.
• Manage cross-border transactions with multiple stakeholders.
• Translate regional legal requirements into practical guidance for global teams.
• Develop and improve regional contract templates, playbooks, and processes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border transactions

SaaS experience

Education

LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a top-tier university

Job description

The role

We are looking for an outstanding and diligent Technology Commercial Legal Counsel with an excellenttrack record, a strong work ethic, and exceptional attention to detail to join our dynamic Legal team based in Austin,Texasor New York.

You will take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating worldwide agreements that underpinTavily’sbusiness operations, while ensuring our compliance with global privacy and data protection regulations.

You’re welcome towork fromAustin,Texasor New York (on-site).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of customer-facing and commercial agreements, including:
• Customer-related transactions, such as SaaSAgreements, Reseller Agreements,and Service Level Agreements.
• Act as the primary legal partner for Go-to-Market teams, providing practical, business-oriented advice throughout customer negotiations.
• Support and enhanceTavily’sprivacy and data protection program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global standards.
• Review and negotiateDPAsand provide ongoing legal guidance on privacy matters.
• Procurement-related transactions with various vendors and partnership agreements.
• Drive complex, cross-border, and strategically important transactions involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise internal stakeholders on local legal and regulatory considerations, translating regional requirements into practical guidance for global teams.
• Build and continuously improve regional contract templates, playbooks, legal processes, and guidance materials as the business scales.

We expect you to have:

• Bar admission in the U.S., EU, or Israel.
• LL.B. or equivalent law degree from atop-tier university.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements, particularlyFortune 500customer-facing contractsunder pressure.
• 4-9 years of experiencepostinternship/trainee program, practicing tech commercial and privacy law atbotha leading law firm and as in-house counsel at a tech company.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating technology commercial agreements (includingDPAs).
• Experience in SaaS AI companies.
• Experience with global privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CPRA, and U.S. state privacy laws).
• Experience with U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws.
• Attention to details and ability to work accurately under time pressure.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with global AI regulations.
• Familiaritywith data purchasing agreements.

Key employee benefits in the US:

• Health insurance:100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan:Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave:20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement:Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

Base Compensation Range

$206,400 - $258,000 USD

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

On Target Earnings Range

$206,400 - $258,000 USD