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Commercial Counsel (Associate Director/Director) at Lila Sciences

Lila SciencesCambridge, MA USA; San Francisco, CA USA
On-site Full-time $232K/yr - $327K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

What You’ll Be Building Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, intellectual property licensing, vendor agreements, partnership contracts, and research and development collaborations. Provide pragmatic legal counsel to internal stakeholders across business, product, and scientific functions, balancing legal risk with strategic objectives. Act as a thought partner on regulatory and ethical considerations regarding the use of AI in scientific and commercial contexts. Contribute to the development of scalable systems and processes to streamline legal operations and enhance team effectiveness through AI tools and automation. Support strategic transactions and partnerships, quickly acquiring expertise in new areas to ensure sound legal outcomes. What You’ll Need to Succeed J. D. and active membership in at least one U. S. state bar in good standing. 6+ years of legal experience, including significant time spent in-house at a technology company. Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Familiarity with AI, SaaS, and/or scientific research and development business models. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

About the job

Your Impact at Lila Sciences

As a pivotal member of the legal team at Lila Sciences, the Commercial Counsel (Director/Associate Director) will play a crucial role in developing and expanding our legal capabilities within a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This position is characterized by high levels of ownership and engagement, focusing on the structuring and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements while providing expert legal guidance on matters involving artificial intelligence, scientific research, and advanced technology development. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams in science, engineering, business development, and operations to support Lila's mission of accelerating discovery through AI.

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial attorney with 6–10 years of legal experience—someone who is passionate about operating at the intersection of law, AI, and science. You should excel in environments requiring both accuracy and innovation, be adept at navigating uncertainty, and possess strong judgment and empathy in collaborative problem-solving. If you are enthusiastic about constructing scalable legal frameworks, deeply engaging with emerging technologies, and transforming the legal practice through AI, this opportunity is for you.

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is a pioneering company at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence with scientific research to accelerate discovery and innovation. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity and precision intersect, driving advancements in technology and legal practices.

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