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Senior Counsel, Commercial (Enterprise) at Perplexity | San Francisco

Perplexity AISan Francisco
On-site Full-time

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Senior

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Key Responsibilities:Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements for Perplexity Enterprise Pro and API clients, which includes Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Order Forms, SaaS subscription contracts, API terms, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), managing deals from initial redline to signing. Act as the main legal partner for enterprise sales and GTM teams, delivering swift, pragmatic, and business-focused legal advice that enhances deal flow without sacrificing risk management. Advance Perplexity's data security and compliance posture through the negotiation of data processing agreements and security addenda, and by effectively responding to customer security and compliance inquiries in coordination with our Security and Privacy teams. Provide legal counsel on specific AI-related considerations in enterprise and API agreements, such as acceptable use, data retention and training limitations, output liability, and compliance with evolving regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR). Develop and maintain scalable legal resources, including contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and fallback strategies to support high-volume enterprise transactions and streamline the sales process. Continuously improve legal processes and tools such as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and self-service workflows to enhance efficiency.

About the job

Perplexity AI is actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Counsel, Commercial (Enterprise) to serve as a vital legal partner for our expanding enterprise operations. In this pivotal role, you will manage the complete commercial legal framework for our Enterprise Pro and API clientele, overseeing everything from the negotiation and finalization of intricate enterprise agreements to establishing a robust legal infrastructure that facilitates rapid growth while minimizing risks.

You will collaborate closely with our enterprise sales, go-to-market (GTM), security, and product teams to expedite deal closures, enhance our data security and compliance contracting stance, and provide expert guidance on legal queries specific to AI technologies at the forefront of innovation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in negotiating enterprise SaaS and API contracts, a solid understanding of data privacy and security regulations, and the acumen to make principled risk assessments independently.

This role is perfect for a commercially savvy attorney who excels in a fast-paced environment, understands how to be an effective partner to sales teams without causing delays, and is eager to develop a top-tier legal function within one of the most influential AI companies globally.

About Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, dedicated to creating intelligent solutions that transform how businesses operate. Our commitment to excellence and our collaborative culture empower our team to push the boundaries of technology, delivering unparalleled value to our clients.

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