Associate Director/Director, Commercial Counsel
Cambridge, MA USAAll locationsCambridge, MA USASan Francisco, CA USA On-site
$232,000–$327,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
As Associate Director/Director, Commercial Counsel at Lila Sciences, you will be a foundational member of the legal team, responsible for shaping and scaling legal capabilities in a fast-moving, frontier technology environment. This is a dynamic, high-ownership role focused on structuring and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements, while also advising on legal and regulatory considerations surrounding artificial intelligence, scientific research, and cutting-edge technology development. You'll partner cross-functionally across science, engineering, business development, and operations to enable Lila’s mission to accelerate discovery with AI.
What you'll bring
- 6+ years of legal experience, with substantial time in-house at a technology company
- Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Familiarity with AI, SaaS, and/or scientific R&D business models
- Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Enthusiasm for transforming legal practice through AI and data-driven tools
- Prior work involving export-controlled technologies or CFIUS considerations
- Experience supporting R&D teams in life sciences, materials, or climate-tech domains
- Comfort with technical subject matter and scientific research environments
- Track record of building legal infrastructure or scalable processes from scratch