Anthropic is seeking a Commercial Counsel, Hardware to negotiate high‑volume deals for hardware, components, software and emerging technology procurement needs, and lead multifaceted technology, data, and partnership deals. The role involves working with Procurement, Finance and Legal colleagues, supporting partnerships with major tech companies, universities, and media organizations, and building self‑serve guidance and AI‑assisted review tools. The position requires a JD, active U.S. state bar membership, experience in high‑volume hardware transactions, trade and regulatory compliance, and strong communication skills. The role is hybrid with onsite presence in San Francisco at least three days a week, and offers competitive compensation, benefits, equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible hours, office space and visa sponsorship.
Commercial Counsel, Hardware en Anthropic
Híbrido - San Francisco, CA
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USD 335,000 - 385,000
Requirements
Skills
- JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
- Hands‑on experience buying hardware and firmware, components, and software in high volume, fast‑paced environments
- Deep experience leading complex deals, such as technology or data licensing, joint development, or supply partnerships
- Working knowledge of international supply chains and how sourcing choices (and their associated risks) show up in contracts (lead times, single‑source risk, warranties, country of origin, higher risk jurisdictions)
- Working knowledge of trade and regulatory compliance for hardware, including export controls, sanctions, tariffs and customs
- Clear, plain communication with scientists, engineers, and operators, so legal risk turns into a decision they can act on
- A low-ego, \"doer\" attitude and real interest in taking on work outside your core practice area
- Intense curiosity about AI and emerging hardware, and a commitment to responsible AI development
- At least 8 years of legal experience in hardware or a closely related technical space, with the judgment to run risk assessments and deals on your own from day one
- In‑house time at a hardware‑intensive technology company (such as electronics, industrial automation, or complex devices) while it was scaling quickly
- Experience supporting product or engineering teams as a dedicated counsel
- Experience with facilities or on‑site vendor services, including the insurance and safety questions
- An engineering, product, or other technical background
- Experience using AI tools to speed up your own legal work
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and close a high volume of agreements for hardware and components, including review of embedded firmware and companion software licenses
- Structure and negotiate complex technology, data, and partnership agreements
- Track legal and regulatory changes that affect hardware products and components, such as product safety rules and restrictions on foreign‑made components, and explain what they mean for our plans
- Identify trade, export control, sanctions, and supply chain concerns in cross‑border sourcing, and work with our national security and compliance teams to resolve them
- Build and maintain self‑serve guidance, templates, and AI‑assisted review tools so routine purchases don't wait on Legal
- Manage outside counsel for specialist questions and overflow volume
- Cover other technology or hardware transactions on the Legal team as needed
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