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

Commercial Law
In-House Counsel
Contract Negotiation
Go-To-Market Agreements
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Generative AI

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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