Lila Sciences
Associate Director/Director, Commercial Counsel
$232K–$360K
Cambridge, MA USA +3 · Director · Full-time · Posted Mar 9, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
San Francisco, CA USA
One Charles Park, Cambridge, MA
San Francisco, CA - Experience
- 6–10 years of legal experience; at least 6 years required. Substantial time in-house at a technology company.
- Education
- J.D.
About the job
Lead commercial legal work by negotiating agreements, advising on AI and scientific research issues, and building scalable legal systems for a science-focused technology company.
What you'll do
- Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including SaaS, IP licensing, vendor, partnership, and R&D collaboration contracts.
- Advise business, product, and science stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations involving AI and scientific and commercial activities.
- Build legal workflows using AI tools and automation; support strategic transactions and partnerships.
What they ask for
- J.D. and membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.
- 6+ years of legal experience, with substantial time in-house at a technology company.
- Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate across technical and non-technical teams.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with AI, SaaS, and/or scientific R&D business models.
- Experience with export-controlled technologies or CFIUS, life sciences, materials, or climate-tech R&D, or building scalable legal processes.
Pay
$232,000 — $360,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AI, SaaS
AI focus
Advise on AI-related legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations; use AI tools and automation to streamline legal work and evolve legal practice.
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