Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Karat is the world's largest interviewing company, transforming organizations with a powerful system for technical leaders. The Director of Commercial Legal will navigate Services and Software agreements, counsel on commercial actions, and ensure legal strategies align with business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Counsel on the risks and opportunities of proposed commercial actions; translate complex legal considerations into practical, solution-oriented guidance that meets cross-organizational business objectives while protecting core legal interests
- Own all legal aspects of deal processes and engagements with customers, leveraging insights across Commercial Law, Product & Pricing Strategy, and Data Ownership
- Define and maintain AI governance frameworks for commercial legal matters; partner with external counsel to ensure AI-related contract terms, risk postures, and data ownership provisions are legally sound and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements
- Partner with go-to-market leaders and finance teams to negotiate enterprise-level customer agreements that support Karat's sales cycles and capacity
- Manage relationships with external counsel across commercial and product matters; evaluate outside counsel performance, coordinate engagement scope, and ensure legal strategy stays aligned with business priorities
- Contribute to an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes; champion Karat's mission to provide efficient, effective, and equitable interview experiences
Skills
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- 10+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience; focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law strongly preferred
- Background in technology, talent assessment platforms, or professional services/workforce solutions strongly preferred
- Experience improving and operationalizing legal processes in a high-growth environment, with a track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent business judgment and ability to balance risk-reward, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that protects core legal interests while enabling business growth
- Demonstrated experience defining AI governance frameworks and navigating emerging technology legal considerations, including data ownership, AI-related contract terms, and evolving regulatory requirements
Company Overview
The Talent Elevation Partner for the Human + AI Era It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.karat.com.