About the role
Deepgram is a pioneering company in the Voice AI sector, offering cutting-edge speech recognition and synthesis technologies through APIs. The Senior Commercial Counsel role is embedded within a compact legal team that supports the company's expansion and innovation efforts, especially across the UK, EU, and APAC markets. The organization embraces a culture that prioritizes artificial intelligence integration and thrives in a rapidly changing environment requiring flexibility and inventive thinking.
This position entails drafting, negotiating, and finalizing major sales and partnership contracts, alongside managing various other commercial agreements such as vendor and licensing deals. The counsel will work closely with sales and business development teams to streamline deal processes and create efficient legal frameworks. Additionally, the role involves providing guidance on regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights, and complex international data transfer challenges.
Applicants should hold a legal qualification with substantial experience in international commercial law, particularly within the regions Deepgram operates. Experience in developing legal structures for fast-growing companies and familiarity with emerging technology-related legal issues are beneficial. The role is fully remote, based in the UK or Ireland, and demands a practical approach to legal challenges, strong communication skills, and the ability to excel in a dynamic, innovative workplace.