Commercial Legal Counsel

About Us At Colossyan, we are building the future of AI video; we exist to 'make knowledge transfer easy'. Our platform empowers content creators to transform text into training videos, delivering cost/time savings and enhanced results for over 2000 companies including industry leaders such as Paramount, Novartis, and Continental.In early 2024, we raised $22million in our Series A funding round, led by Lakestar (known for partnering with Spotify and Revolut among other businesses), to help fuel our next round of sustainable growth! We're also recognized as a "Leader" on G2 .We take great pride in fostering a culture of growth within our rapidly-growing, international team of over 60. Our organization thrives on a deep-seated passion for technology and its incredible potential, with a strong commitment to the personal and professional development of each team member. Yet, we don't stop at work - we also value the importance of enjoying ourselves! Our company's offsite events are a true highlight (check out the Istanbul reel !), offering a fantastic opportunity to connect and bond with colleagues. The role We are looking for a newly qualified to 2 PQE Commercial Counsel or a Commercial Paralegal with commercial contracts experience to join our legal team. You will report to the Senior Legal Counsel. You'll be an integral part of a fast-paced start-up environment, assisting with a wide range of commercial legal matters, including being a key player in closing customer deals to support our business' growth.Key Responsibilities: - Contract Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, Order Forms, NDAs, partnership agreements, and vendor agreements.- Commercial Legal Advice: Provide day-to-day legal support on commercial legal matters, including IP rights, data protection issues, AI legal issues, and product-related legal concerns.- Legal Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy laws and AI regulation- Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (primarily sales but also product and engineering teams) to provide practical legal advice, helping to address legal questions in a way that balances risk with the company's goals.- Contract Negotiation: Support the negotiation of terms with external partners, clients, and vendors.- Legal Documentation & processes: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contracts and legal documentation and contribute to legal playbooks and creating legal processes.- Communication: Translate legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal team members, ensuring all stakeholders understand the key legal considerations.What we're looking for: - Newly qualified lawyer to 2 PQE (or strong paralegal experience in commercial contracting)- Solid understanding of commercial contracts (SaaS, NDAs, partnership agreements, etc.).- Familiarity with intellectual property (IP), product-related legal issues, and data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).- Experience with contract review, redlining, negotiation, and drafting.- Knowledge of employment law is a plus. You'll be a good fit if you: - Have a great attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and clarity in legal drafting and reviewing.- Are a team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.- Posses strong communication Skills: ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders- Enjoy problem-Solving: Proactive approach to addressing issues in a practical, business-friendly manner.- Have a positive Attitude: Motivated and enthusiastic, with a desire to learn and make an impact in the growth of a start-up- Excel with adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities can change At Colossyan, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively seek to build a diverse team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply to our open positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-14