Anthropic
Commercial Counsel, Hardware
$335K–$385K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- At least 8 years of legal experience in hardware or a closely related technical space is preferred. Minimum years required correlate with internal job level requirements.
- Education
- JD required. Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Required field of study: a field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship is available, but not for every role or candidate; if an offer is made, Anthropic will make every reasonable effort to obtain a visa.
About the job
Negotiates hardware and technology agreements, advises on sourcing and regulatory risks, and builds scalable legal support for Anthropic’s procurement and partnerships.
What you'll do
- Negotiate hardware, component, firmware, and software agreements, as well as complex technology, data, and partnership deals.
- Advise on product regulations, cross-border sourcing, trade, export controls, sanctions, and supply chain concerns.
- Develop self-serve guidance, templates, and AI-assisted review tools; manage outside counsel.
What they ask for
- JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred).
- Hands-on experience buying hardware, firmware, components, and software in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
- Deep experience leading complex technology or data licensing, joint development, or supply partnership deals.
- Working knowledge of international supply chains and hardware trade and regulatory compliance, including export controls, sanctions, tariffs, and customs.
Nice to have
- In-house experience at a rapidly scaling hardware-intensive technology company; experience supporting product or engineering teams as dedicated counsel.
- Experience with facilities or on-site vendor services, a technical background, or using AI tools to speed up legal work.
Pay
$335,000 — $385,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
hardware, firmware, software, export controls, sanctions, tariffs, customs, AI-assisted review tools
AI focus
Build AI-assisted legal review tools and use AI tools to speed up legal work; the role also requires interest in responsible AI development.
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