Director of Commercial Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +18 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide counsel regarding the risks and opportunities associated with proposed commercial actions; interpret intricate legal considerations into practical, solution-focused guidance that aligns with cross-organizational business objectives while safeguarding core legal interests.

• Take ownership of all legal elements of deal processes and customer engagements, utilizing insights from Commercial Law, Product & Pricing Strategy, and Data Ownership.

• Establish and uphold AI governance frameworks pertaining to commercial legal issues; collaborate with external counsel to ensure that AI-related contract terms, risk postures, and data ownership provisions are legally robust and in accordance with evolving regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with go-to-market leaders and finance teams to negotiate enterprise-level customer agreements that facilitate Karat's sales cycles and capacity.

• Manage relationships with external counsel regarding commercial and product issues; assess outside counsel performance, coordinate engagement scope, and ensure legal strategies remain aligned with business priorities.

• Foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives enhance outcomes; advocate for Karat's mission to deliver efficient, effective, and equitable interview experiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state.

• Over 10 years of legal experience, with substantial in-house experience; a focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law is highly preferred.

• Experience in technology, talent assessment platforms, or professional services/workforce solutions is strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to enhance and operationalize legal processes in a high-growth environment, demonstrating a successful history of effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional business judgment and the capacity to balance risk and reward, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that safeguards core legal interests while promoting business growth.

• Proven experience in defining AI governance frameworks and addressing emerging legal considerations in technology, including data ownership, AI-related contract terms, and adapting to evolving regulatory requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• No immigration sponsorship available.

• Diverse workforce encouraged to apply.