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Commercial Counsel

CognitionNew York CityGeneral & Administrative
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
31 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cognition is hiring a full-time Commercial Counsel to join its General and Administrative team in New York City. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial contract negotiations within the tech sector.

Role Overview

The Commercial Counsel sits at the center of a fast-moving commercial legal function in New York City. This position focuses on managing a high-volume workflow of complex negotiations involving AI SaaS licensing, marketing, and partnership agreements. The professional in this role works directly with enterprise-level deals, balancing risk and reward with pragmatism and speed to ensure fair and commercially sound closures.

Key Responsibilities

Focus heavily on enterprise United States deals and contract work.
Manage a high-volume workflow that includes redlining and negotiating key legal documents such as SaaS agreements, licensing contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
Provide crucial legal guidance that balances risk and reward while understanding national and international requirements.
Translate contractual commitments into actionable guidance for technical and operational teams.
Engage directly with enterprise-level counsel to facilitate swift and fair deal closures.
Work cross-functionally to establish and grow contract compliance mechanisms.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Experience working with inbound and outbound contracts.
Previous experience in a high-velocity, high-growth technology company is preferred.

Skills and Tools

Commercial contract drafting and redlining
SaaS licensing agreement negotiation
Enterprise deal management
Cross-functional communication and legal translation

About the Company

Cognition is an applied artificial intelligence lab that builds end-to-end software agents and created Devin, the first AI software engineer. The company features a talent-dense team consisting of world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and industry leaders from cutting-edge artificial intelligence organizations. Cognition is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on protected characteristics and offers reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Cognition careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Commercial Counsel role?

The position is located in New York City and is not a remote role.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Candidates must have 7+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

What type of agreements will the Commercial Counsel handle?

The role involves managing a high-volume workflow of complex negotiations across AI SaaS licensing, marketing, partnerships, and non-disclosure agreements.

Is experience in the tech industry required?

While 7+ years of contract experience is required, experience with a high-velocity, high-growth technology company is specifically preferred.

How should I apply for the Commercial Counsel job at Cognition?

Candidates should visit and apply directly on the official Cognition careers page.

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The application is on the official Cognition careers page.

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