Senior Commercial Counsel, APAC at Harvey

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Legal Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Professional ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Experienced, qualified lawyer with 7+ years of commercial transactional experience gained in top-tier law firms and/or in-house roles
Skilled in negotiating SaaS and technology-related agreements, with a strong understanding of privacy, information security, and intellectual property
Experienced in supporting Go-To-Market teams on a range of commercial contracts and related business initiatives
Transactional background, including with technology, and/or IP licensing commercial agreements
Experience with managing teams and working internationally with US-based leadership is a plus
Ability to think creatively, function independently and work proactively in a fast-paced environment
Team-focused and collaborative work style; willingness to build expertise and solve new challenges in an evolving practice
Hyper-responsive and service-oriented attitude
Bonus: experience with AI, and a love for solving hard problems with a small tight-knit team
Must have valid Australian work rights; Harvey does not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial AI SaaS contracts and other technology and AI-related agreements
Help establish the legal function in Australia, laying down a strong substantive, organisational and relationship foundation for the legal presence in the region
Hire and manage others in the region as we expand
Provide training and develop resources in support of our sales and other cross-functional teams
Initially primarily interface with our Go-To-Market team to help ensure the fast, efficient execution of our agreements with customers
As we expand, recruit, lead and mentor a small legal team in Australia that will focus on supporting our Go-To-Market initiatives and associated issues

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Commercial LawIn-House CounselContract NegotiationGo-To-Market AgreementsTeam LeadershipMentoringGenerative AI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Commercial Counsel role?

Candidates need to be an experienced, qualified lawyer with 7+ years of commercial transactional experience from top-tier law firms and/or in-house roles, skilled in negotiating SaaS and technology-related agreements, with strong understanding of privacy, information security, and intellectual property.

Is this role remote or hybrid?

The position is hybrid and based in Australia.

What does the company culture at Harvey feel like?

The team is sharp, motivated, and deeply committed to the mission, moving fast with intensity, taking real ownership, staying close to customers, and thriving in ambiguity while pushing for excellence.

What will I be doing in this role?

You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial AI SaaS contracts, help establish the legal function in Australia, hire and manage a small legal team, and provide training and resources for sales and cross-functional teams.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Harvey

Custom AI solutions for law firms

About Harvey

Harvey.ai builds custom Large Language Models (LLMs) specifically designed for top law firms to help them tackle complex legal challenges. These AI models are tailored to various legal practice areas and jurisdictions, allowing firms to enhance their efficiency and accuracy in legal work. Harvey.ai's technology includes an AI chatbot developed in collaboration with Allen & Overy, which demonstrates how their solutions can streamline operations and reduce manual workloads. The company operates on a business model that combines customization fees for developing these models with ongoing subscription fees for support and updates. Unlike many competitors, Harvey.ai focuses exclusively on the legal sector, ensuring that their products meet the unique needs of elite law firms. The goal of Harvey.ai is to transform the legal industry by providing advanced AI tools that improve decision-making and operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of data security.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$200.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, LegalIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on partnerships could lead to strategic vulnerabilities if they dissolve.

LexLegis.ai's global expansion poses a competitive threat in legal research.

Rapid AI innovation and crowded CLM market may challenge Harvey's growth.

Differentiation

Harvey offers custom LLMs tailored for elite law firms' complex legal challenges.

The company provides a unified interface for legal workflows, enhancing efficiency.

Harvey's BigLaw Bench evaluates AI accuracy in legal tasks, setting industry standards.

Upsides

Partnership with Icertis enhances contract analysis and risk assessment capabilities.

Expansion into Japan with Mori Hamada Matsumoto opens new revenue streams.

Revamped GenAI Assistant improves user experience and output quality for legal professionals.

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