Technology Commercial Legal Counsel

The role

We are looking for an outstanding and diligent Technology Commercial Legal Counsel with an excellent track record, a strong work ethic, and exceptional attention to detail to join our dynamic Legal team based in Austin, Texas or New York. 

You will take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating worldwide agreements that underpin Tavily’s business operations, while ensuring our compliance with global privacy and data protection regulations. 

You’re welcome to work from  Austin, Texas or New York (on-site). 

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Own the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of customer-facing and commercial agreements, including: 

• Customer-related transactions, such as SaaS Agreements, Reseller Agreements, and Service Level Agreements. 

• Act as the primary legal partner for Go-to-Market teams, providing practical, business-oriented advice throughout customer negotiations. 

• Support and enhance Tavily’s privacy and data protection program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global standards. 

• Review and negotiate DPAs and provide ongoing legal guidance on privacy matters. 

• Procurement-related transactions with various vendors and partnership agreements. 

• Drive complex, cross-border, and strategically important transactions involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. 

• Advise internal stakeholders on local legal and regulatory considerations, translating regional requirements into practical guidance for global teams. 

• Build and continuously improve regional contract templates, playbooks, legal processes, and guidance materials as the business scales. 

We expect you to have:  

• Bar admission in the U.S., EU, or Israel. 

• LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a top-tier university. 

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements, particularly Fortune 500 customer-facing contracts under pressure. 

• 4-9 years of experience post internship/trainee program, practicing tech commercial and privacy law at  both  a leading law firm and as in-house counsel at a tech company. 

• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating technology commercial agreements (including DPAs). 

• Experience in SaaS AI companies. 

• Experience with global privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CPRA, and U.S. state privacy laws). 

• Experience with U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws. 
• Attention to details and ability to work accurately under time pressure.

It will be an added bonus if you have:  

• Familiarity with global AI regulations. 
• Familiarity with data purchasing agreements.  

Key employee benefits in the US:

• Health insurance:  100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan:  Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave:  20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement:  Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

Base Compensation Range

$206,400—$258,000 USD

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

On Target Earnings Range

$206,400—$258,000 USD