Commercial Counsel

SandboxAQ

. Own customer deals end to end, focusing on life sciences and computational chemistry deals .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements within the life sciences and computational chemistry sectors, while leveraging AI tooling to enhance legal processes. Proven ability to build relationships across diverse teams and translate legal concepts into actionable business strategies.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)6+ Years of Commercial Transactional ExperienceLife Sciences Transactional ExperienceAI/ML Product ExperienceIn-House and Big Law Experience

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Hard Skills

NegotiationContract DraftingCommercial Engagement StructuresIP Ownership KnowledgeData LicensingConfidentiality AgreementsLimitation of LiabilityIndemnificationWarrantiesTermination Clauses

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCross-Functional Problem SolvingAdaptability in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsBusiness SavvyActionable Strategy Translation

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolingLegal Review Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to Practice in U.S. Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesComputational ChemistryMaterial ScienceData PrivacyResearch CollaborationsSponsored Research AgreementsCommercial PilotsVendor AgreementsSaaS AgreementsProfessional Services Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own customer deals end to end, focusing on life sciences and computational chemistry deals
Structure, draft, and negotiate customer engagements, including material science and drug-discovery deals
Handle research collaborations, sponsored research agreements, industry partnerships, commercial pilots, and data in-licenses
Work closely with sales and business teams
Negotiate customer agreements and statements of work across business units
Handle channel and technology partnerships, NDAs, vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, and professional services agreements
Partner directly with PhD chemists, biologists, ML researchers, general managers, finance, and R&D leadership
Identify key issues proactively and lead cross-functional problem solving
Create and maintain playbooks, templates, fallback positions, and escalation paths
Establish self-serve routes for routine agreements
Use AI tooling to accelerate legal review, triage, and drafting
Help build a forward-thinking, business-savvy legal team as an early legal hire

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
6+ years of substantive commercial transactional experience
Demonstrated record of independently owning and closing complex technology or science-driven deals
Deep fluency in business and commercial engagement and transaction structures
Knowledge of IP ownership and license scope, confidentiality, data rights and privacy, limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, and termination
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Strong desire to build commercial infrastructure from the ground up
Ability to build relationships across diverse teams
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies
Life sciences and/or material science transactional experience is highly desired
In-house and Big Law experience is highly desired
Experience with AI/ML products is highly desired
Exposure to data licensing, data-sharing, and privacy requirements across multiple jurisdictions is highly desired
Demonstrated use of, or specific interest in, AI tooling to accelerate legal work is highly desired
Candidates cannot participate in foreign talent programs sponsored by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located
Undergraduate or graduate STEM degree is valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives or bonuses, where applicable
Equity participation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous employer premium contributions
Retirement savings with company matching
Paid parental leave
Inclusive family-building benefits
Fully remote work
Flexible paid time off
Company-wide seasonal breaks
Support for flexible work arrangements
On-the-job development
Cross-functional collaboration
Access to internal learning and development programs
Career-defining work advancing drug and material discovery, human health, and sustainable technologies