Anthropic
Manager, Commercial Counsel, GTM
$320K–$385K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted May 4, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years preferred; years required will correlate with internal job level requirements.
- Education
- Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent). Minimum education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or 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
Leads commercial legal support for Anthropic’s enterprise technology and startup Go-to-Market teams, including negotiations, team management, and legal infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, primarily GTM/Sales agreements with enterprise technology customers and startups.
- Partner with Sales and Go-to-Market teams on deal support and practical legal guidance; identify and escalate legal risks.
- Manage a team and improve commercial legal infrastructure, including templates, playbooks, and processes.
What they ask for
- Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and local licensing required to work as in-house counsel where based.
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, or technology transactions.
- People management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading attorneys or legal professionals.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including translating legal concepts for non-lawyers.
Nice to have
- 8+ years of legal experience, including substantial commercial contracts, SaaS, or technology transactions work.
- Active California state bar membership.
Pay
$320,000 — $385,000 USD annual salary (base salary)
AI focus
Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies; contribute to responsible AI development.
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