Full-Time

Lead Commercial Counsel

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Scale AI

Scale AI

1,001-5,000 employees

AI platform for data and models

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$192k - $230.4kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Machine Learning

You match the following Scale AI's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • JD and a member of the California Bar in good standing
  • At least 5+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience with training in commercial agreements
  • Passion for partnering with Sales and closing revenue deals
  • Experience with drafting and negotiating complex enterprise SaaS agreements and data processing agreements
  • An ability to communicate clearly with business and technical audiences and effectively translate legal concepts for non-lawyers
  • Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to tackle projects large and small and a collaborative, low-ego approach to working across the organization
  • Deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology and applications
Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate master services agreements with Fortune 500 and other companies, working closely with our Sales organization to close revenue deals
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of other agreements, including partnership, reseller and vendor agreements as well as DPAs
  • Partner closely with our GTM teams to drive deals and the business forward
  • Provide practical legal counsel to sales, product, engineering, and marketing teams
  • Assess legal risk and advise the business accordingly
  • Design, implement, and iterate on policies and processes to manage legal and business risk on a global scale
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with legal issues related to AI/machine learning and/or the on-demand economy
  • Product or privacy counseling experience

Scale AI provides a platform that helps businesses develop AI applications by utilizing their enterprise data to create customized generative models. The platform includes tools for collecting, curating, and annotating data, as well as features for evaluating and optimizing models. Scale works with a variety of clients, including major technology firms like Microsoft and Meta, large enterprises such as Fox and Accenture, generative AI companies like OpenAI, and U.S. Government agencies like the Army and Airforce. What sets Scale apart from its competitors is its comprehensive suite of tools and services that focus on safely unlocking the potential of AI. The company's goal is to enhance the performance of advanced language models and generative models, making AI more accessible and effective for its clients.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI data annotation boosts Scale AI's market potential.
  • Partnerships in AI safety enhance Scale AI's reputation and industry leadership.
  • Government interest in AI defense applications opens new contract opportunities for Scale AI.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over labor practices could harm Scale AI's reputation and finances.
  • Defense-related AI projects may raise ethical concerns among stakeholders.
  • Limitations in AI reasoning capabilities could affect client confidence in Scale AI's solutions.

What makes Scale AI unique

  • Scale AI offers comprehensive data annotation for AI model training and validation.
  • The company collaborates with CAIS to set new AI reasoning benchmarks.
  • Scale AI's platform supports diverse clients, including tech giants and government agencies.

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Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage - Our health plans give you the flexibility to select the right coverage for you and eligible family members through a variety of plan options.

Easy to use 401(K) - Plan and invest for the future with a 401(k) via Guideline. Scale’s 401(k) plan provides you an opportunity to defer compensation for your long-term savings.

Wellness Fund - We care about the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of all Scaliens. Our $100/month wellness stipend can be used for gym memberships, acupuncture, meditation apps, and so much more.

Virtual Social Activities - Being remote has not stopped us from hosting fun virtual events. From trivia night to candle making, we ensure employees are fostering connections & building strong relationships.

Learning & Development - We know how important career growth is for Scaliens, so we offer a $500/year L&D stipend to help support continued development throughout your journey.

Flexible hours allow you to work when you are most productive. You can work with your manager to best plan your daily work schedule.

Generous Paid Time Off - Enjoy time to travel or plan a staycation. We encourage employees to take time off to recharge and prevent burnout. We have a flexible PTO policy where each employee is afforded the flexibility to take planned time-off as needed.

Commuter Benefits - Set aside pre-tax dollars to use on qualified transportation expenses to help ease your commute.

Parental Leave - Balancing work and family is essential, and Scale understands the importance of having adequate leave policies in place to promote a healthy home and work life.