Associate General Counsel, Commercial

About the Company: Fast-growing AI networking infrastructure company Industry Computer Networking Type Privately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead its commercial legal function. This high-impact role involves owning the most important commercial transactions, partnering with senior leaders, and building the legal infrastructure to support the organization's growth. The successful candidate will be the primary legal partner for a wide range of commercial matters, including complex customer, supplier, technology, licensing, manufacturing, and strategic partnership issues. Responsibilities include structuring, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated agreements, providing practical legal advice, and supporting the company's technology and product strategy. The role also requires the ability to drive deals forward, advise on critical commercial risks, and build scalable legal processes. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and 8-10+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in commercial and technology transactions. In-house experience at a technology company, particularly in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environment, is strongly preferred. The role demands excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of technology transaction issues. The candidate should have a proven track record of leading complex negotiations and be adept at assessing legal risk in the context of business objectives. Experience in AI infrastructure, semiconductor, hardware, advanced computing, networking, or a similar technically sophisticated industry is a significant plus. The role is hands-on and requires the ability to manage multiple critical matters in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on building and improving legal processes. Hiring Manager Title SVP, General Counsel FunctionsLegal