San Francisco, California, United States · Remote OK
$265k–$330k/yr
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 deplo…
Skills: Technology Transactions, Product Counseling, Intellectual Property Law, Commercial Agreements, SaaS
Canada · Remote OK
Who are we? Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content genera…
Skills: Data Annotation, Content Moderation, Trust & Safety, AI Model Evaluation, Red Teaming
Germany · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: EU AI Act Compliance, GDPR, Digital Services Act, Data Protection Law, AI/ML Technology Understanding
San Francisco, California, United States · Remote OK
$230k–$290k/yr
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 deplo…
Skills: Corporate Communications, People Management, Pre-IPO Communications, Policy Communications, Regulatory Communications
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote OK
$160k–$240k/yr
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 deplo…
Skills: Leadership Development, Talent Development, Manager Enablement, Organizational Capability, Onboarding
Canada · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Technical Program Management, Machine Learning Infrastructure, Model Inference, Model Serving, Endpoints Design
Tokyo, Japan · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Kubernetes, Helm, DevOps, CI/CD, Git
New York, New York, United States · Remote OK
$230k–$380k/yr
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 deplo…
Skills: Software Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Python, PyTorch
London, England, United Kingdom · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Python, TypeScript, GitHub Workflows, CI/CD Pipelines, Docker
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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 deplo…
Skills: Python, React, TypeScript, Postgres, Kubernetes
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: SQL, Python, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Lead Scoring
Canada · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Python, Numpy, Pandas
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote OK
$115k–$175k/yr
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 deplo…
Skills: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Strategic Planning, ROI Analysis, SaaS Metrics
Canada · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, SQL
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Product Management, API Design, Integration Architecture, Developer Experience, AI Product Management
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Product Strategy, Product Management, Team Leadership, Enterprise SaaS, AI-First Product Management
Canada · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Full-stack Product Engineering, Technical Design, AI Agent Integration, RBAC, Data Isolation
London, England, United Kingdom · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Python, TypeScript, React, Postgres, Kubernetes
New York, New York, United States · Remote OK
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 deplo…
Skills: Variable Compensation Design, GTM Integration, Financial Modelling, M&A Integration, Capacity Modelling
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
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 deplo…
Skills: Technical Program Management, AI/ML Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Government Procurement, Security Clearance Management
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The role involves shaping the legal framework for product development and commercialization, focusing on intellectual property strategy and risk management. Key duties include creating standardized contract templates and collaborating with technical teams to provide legal input on product design and launches.
Candidates need 7+ years of legal experience in technology transactions and must be qualified to practice law in the US, Canada, UK, or EU. Expertise in AI/ML technologies, software development lifecycles, and enterprise software deployment models is required.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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, 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.
Own your AI. Empowering enterprises with private, powerful systems and builders with accessible, open-source models.
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation models and end-to-end AI products designed to solve real-world business problems. We partner closely with companies to deliver seamless integration, full customization, and easy-to-use solutions for their workforce and customers. Our all-in-one platform offers enterprises the highest levels of data security, privacy and optionality to deploy across all major cloud providers, private cloud environments, or on-premises. HQ: 171 John Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 1X3
Offices: 171 John St, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1X3, CA · San Francisco, California, US · London, GB · New York, NY, US · Paris, FR
Own your AI. Empowering enterprises with private, powerful systems and builders with accessible, open-source models.
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation models and end-to-end AI products designed to solve real-world business problems. We partner closely with companies to deliver seamless integration, full customization, and easy-to-use solutions for their workforce and customers. Our all-in-one platform offers enterprises the highest levels of data security, privacy and optionality to deploy across all major cloud providers, private cloud environments, or on-premises. HQ: 171 John Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 1X3
Offices: 171 John St, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1X3, CA · San Francisco, California, US · London, GB · New York, NY, US · Paris, FR
