• Assist the Compliance Department in the implementation of the Company’s Compliance program • Research and advise on federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations that impact SVG agencies including but not limited to HIPAA and TCPA • Provide other legal research as assigned by the General Counsel • Conduct contract reviews and draft legal documents as assigned by the General Counsel • Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with established legal principles and requirements • Escalate compliance and privacy concerns to the General Counsel • Provide oversight in assessing product, compliance, privacy or operational risks and contribute to risk management strategies • Assist in the management of litigation as needed • Contribute to the annual Compliance Work Plan • Maintain an expert-level knowledge of compliance trends and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations to ensure compliance practices are maintained and upheld • Other job duties as assigned.

• Drafting court pleadings and procedural documents of medium to high complexity; • Case review for risk assessment and provisioning; • Updating and maintaining internal legal management systems; • Support in managing deadlines and hearings (occasionally); • Client contact.

GC AI is the fastest-growing and most trusted legal AI platform for in-house legal teams. We're building the future of legal work, and we're doing it fast. You'll join at a pivotal moment—when decisions matter, impact is immediate, and the runway to shape your career is wide open. We’re a high-performing team where you'll have real ownership and influence from day one. More than 1,500 companies use GC AI to drive their business forward, including 150+ public companies, 25+ unicorns, and brands such as News Corp, Miro, Bass Pro Shops, Snyk, Skims, Liquid Death, Vercel, Zscaler, and TIME. We've 10x'd revenue in 12 months, raised a $60 million Series B ($555 million valuation), and are growing faster than ever. We are backed by incredible investors, including Scale Venture Partners, Northzone, Sound Ventures, and Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel. If you thrive when the stakes are high and the path isn't paved, you'll love it here. Our six guiding principles are: 1% better every day, customer obsession, ship today, find a way, care deeply, and own it completely. Come shape the future of legal work with us. Location We are hiring for this role to be based in the United States or Canada. This is a remote role unless you fall within the following parameters. If you live within approximately 50 miles of our San Mateo, CA or Provo, UT office, the position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. About The Role As Commercial Counsel, you'll join GC AI's commercial legal team and jump straight into the deal flow that powers one of the fastest-growing companies in legal tech. You'll report to the General Counsel, transitioning to report to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial once that role is filled. You'll handle routine commercial matters independently (NDAs, standard-form agreements, low-complexity redlines) and work closely with senior team members on more complex negotiations. This role is ideal for someone early-to-mid career who wants real reps on commercial deals in a B2B SaaS environment, wants to learn fast, and is energized by the idea of building something new alongside a high-performing team. The Impact You Will Have - Keep deals moving by providing fast, reliable legal support across a high volume of commercial transactions. - Free up senior team members to focus on the most complex negotiations by owning routine and moderate-complexity matters. - Help build and refine the templates, processes, and self-serve resources that scale GC AI's commercial legal function. - Contribute to a team culture of speed, precision, and business partnership. What You'll Do - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (customer and vendor), with a focus on NDAs, standard-form agreements, and moderate-complexity redlines. - Work independently on routine commercial matters while seeking guidance on complex issues. - Support sales and business development teams through deal cycles, managing multiple priorities with quick turnaround. - Explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders. - Maintain deal velocity under pressure, particularly during month-end closing periods. - Contribute to building scalable legal processes and empowering business teams through templates and self-serve resources. - Take on additional projects and tasks as needed in response to the evolving needs of a fast-growing startup. Required Experience - JD and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction. - 3-7 years of technology transactions experience with B2B SaaS transactions in an in-house or big law firm. - Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a focus on commercial agreements. - Ability to work independently on routine commercial matters (NDAs, standard-form agreements, low-complexity redlines) while knowing when to seek guidance on complex issues. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders. - Experience supporting or working closely with sales or business development teams. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain quick turnaround times. - Comfort working under pressure, particularly during month-end closing periods. Nice To Have - In-house legal experience (law firm technology transactions experience will also be considered). - Experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up company. - Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or legal technology sectors. - Exposure to privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws) or data protection agreement negotiation. - Interest in building scalable legal processes and empowering business teams through templates and self-serve resources. - You are already a GC AI user. A Note On Pace We’re building something new in a once-in-a-generation shift in technology and the legal industry, so we move at a relentless pace. We expect urgency, ownership, and good judgment even when things aren’t perfectly clear. If you need structure and consensus to do your best work, this isn’t the right place for you. If you thrive in ambiguity and growth, work with intensity, and want real responsibility, keep reading. We’re excited to meet you. Compensation GC AI's compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real-time market data, as well as equity for all full-time roles. We also offer exceptional benefits, as well as commission plans for applicable roles. Our US-based compensation range for this role is $141,000 – $191,000. Actual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, location, market demand, and other factors. These compensation bands are just the starting point. After someone joins and proves they’re and exceptional performer, we adjust quickly to ensure their compensation aligns with their impact. Equal Opportunity Employment GC AI is an equal opportunity employer that supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class. GC AI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. #LI-GCAI Fraud Notice to GC AI Applicants To protect yourself against phishing and recruitment fraud, please note that GC AI only accepts job applications through our official careers page at https://gc.ai/careers and through sponsored jobs on LinkedIn. All legitimate communication from our team regarding job opportunities will come from a GC AI team member with a @gc.ai or @getgc.ai email address. GC AI will never: - Refer you to external websites to apply - Conduct interviews over email, chat platforms, or messaging apps - Ask you to provide payment or purchase equipment - Request personal or financial information such as your mailing address, social security number, credit card numbers, or banking information during the application process Examples of fraudulent email addresses: - info.gcai.careers.com@gmail.com - info.gc.aicareers.online.com@gmail.com - Any email address ending in @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or other free email services If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from GC AI via an unofficial channel or from a suspicious email address, please do not share any information. Mark the communication as "phishing" or "spam" and do not respond.

Role Description As our M&A Counsel you will be the primary legal partner supporting our corporate development and strategic growth initiatives, guiding transactions from creation through closing and post-transaction integration. You will partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, People and Culture, and executive leadership. This partnership will deliver practical, risk-adjusted legal advice that enables the business to move quickly while managing legal and regulatory risk. You will be part of a global legal team that is reimagining how we serve our clients. You will guide the integration of AI across the M&A lifecycle, deploying innovative solutions and benchmarking against leading practices. You will report to the VP and AGC, Corporate. This is a remote position within the United States. #LI-Remote Responsibilities - Lead a steady pipeline of domestic and international M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions. - Provide clear business-oriented legal advice throughout the deal lifecycle, from initial structuring through closing and integration. - Draft stock and asset purchase documents and ancillary agreements. - Manage and conduct legal due diligence and summarize findings into applicable risk assessments. - Advise on deal structuring, main legal risks, and mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions. - Coordinate with internal subject matter experts (e.g., privacy, IP, security, product, and employment) to assess transaction-related risks. - Manage outside counsel, ensuring high-quality legal support while driving cost-efficient use of external resources. - Coordinate integration planning and execution, including governance, contractual obligations, employee matters, and operational agreement. - Improve deal processes and implement scalable best practices, including playbooks to refine M&A processes. - Stay current on legal and market trends in M&A. - Leverage legal technology in place, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency, diligence, and knowledge management and reduce costs. Qualifications - J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. - 5+ years of experience as an M&A attorney (with top law firm or relevant in-house experience). - Experience drafting, negotiating, structuring, and advising on M&A. - Experience leading or supporting transactions from diligence through closing, including managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions. - Experience working with modern legal-tech tools, including AI, to work smarter, respond faster, and provide a better client experience. Pay Range Details - Colorado: $153,300-$252,900 (annually) - Washington: $153,300-$279,600 (annually) - California: $153,300-$306,300 (annually) - NYC: $185,500-$306,300 (annually) The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual salary/wage may be based on various factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role. Benefits - Total Rewards: In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses. - Health & Wellness: Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. - Inclusive culture and diversity: Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. Company Description We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech. We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world. We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too. Equal Opportunity Employer Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.