Senior Counsel, Product and Technology

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!

Why this Role?

Join our team as Senior Counsel, Product and Technology to shape the legal framework for our product development and commercialization. This position offers the exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology innovation, intellectual property strategy, and business development, providing critical guidance that enables our products to reach market efficiently while managing legal risks. The ideal candidate is an experienced technology lawyer who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to make a direct impact on product success.

As a member of our Legal Team, you will:

• Create standardized templates, playbooks, and guidelines for product contract terms to improve efficiency and consistency, and ensure alignment with product capabilities.
• Provide strategic guidance on and manage intellectual property risks across Cohere’s product portfolio, including open source software (OSS) compliance and third-party software integration.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with product regulatory and commercial counsel to manage regulatory compliance, liability exposure, and contractual obligations.
• Quarterback Legal input ahead of product launches, collaborating with internal and external legal counsel.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and business development teams to provide early legal input on product design, feature development, and market strategy.
• Stay current on relevant technology regulations and assess their impact on product development and commercialization.
• Advise internal teams on key legal considerations for product development and commercialization.

You may be a good fit if you have:

• 7+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house or law firm experience in technology transactions and product counseling.
• Qualified as a lawyer with admission to practice in the US, Canada, UK, or EU.
• Proven expertise in technology contracts, intellectual property law, and commercial agreements.
• Experience advising enterprise software companies operating across various deployment models (SaaS, Cloud, and On-prem).
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, product roadmaps, and technology integration.
• Experience with open source software compliance and third-party technology integration
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with technical and business teams.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and platforms.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced technology company, adapting to new priorities, and navigating ambiguity.

Compensation

Cohere is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The salary range listed for this role reflects the expected base compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

US - For candidates in New York, California, Washington States, the Compensation Range is : $275,000 – $330,000 [USD]

US - For Candidates in rest of the states, the Compensation Range is : $265,000 – $320,000 [USD]

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT COHERE ENJOY THESE PERKS:

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
• Annual enrichment benefits:

Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.

Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.

• 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

HOW AND WHERE WE WORK:

• Cohere is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.
• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12a6IrLdF3kI2nonKSr4tiFuz18rLQbaeYV-JM9L4o9Q/edit, and we will work together to meet your needs.

We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.