About the Role

As a Senior Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts — primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and anything else in the universe! Working closely with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you’ll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support xAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York.

Responsibilities

• Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements.
• Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives.
• Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI’s incredible products while appropriately mitigating risks.
• Be a Swiss Army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and top-tier law firms.
• In-house experience as commercial counsel preferred.
• Intellectual property and technology transactions experience a strong plus.
• Hungry to learn about the products and use cases xAI customers need.
• Understand the revenue-generation process and tackle legal issues with a practical, commercial-driven approach.
• Strong sense of ownership, genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for technology, a love for being continually challenged, problem solving, and consistent sound judgment when navigating complex and ambiguous situations. 
• Strong drive to get things done.
• Lots of gas in the tank!
• JD and license or qualification to practice law in California or New York.
• Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week.

Annual Salary Range

$240,000 - $285,000 USD

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Client Partner to join X’s world-class team of media professionals, where you will drive revenue growth by building strong relationships with Fortune 500 companies and their advertising agencies. In this role, you will create impactful, consultative sales strategies to showcase X’s advertising products, helping advertisers connect with consumers and achieve their marketing goals. Ideal candidates are passionate about X’s mission to preserve free expression and choice, thrive in collaborative environments, and bring a deep understanding of the social media landscape to fuel innovative advertising solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and nurture collaborative business relationships between X and Fortune 500 companies, as well as their marketing agencies.
• Develop consultative sales presentations to demonstrate how X’s advertising products can be leveraged to effectively engage consumers.
• Partner with advertisers to build and execute high-impact campaigns, measure performance, and drive renewals and upselling opportunities to fuel revenue growth.
• Stay at the forefront of thought leadership by immersing yourself in the evolving social media landscape and adapting to X’s ongoing product developments.
• Mentor new team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture as the organization grows.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of experience in digital media sales, working with Fortune 500 companies and advertising agencies.
• Established relationships with marketing decision-makers at companies and agencies.
• Proven track record of developing and growing a book of business.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Deep understanding of X, the social media landscape, and opportunities for marketers to leverage these platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent relevant experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Vertical experience in retail, dining, technology, automotive, travel, media & entertainment, or consumer packaged goods.
• Strong aptitude for creative problem-solving and a preference for working in small, collaborative teams.
• A passion for X’s mission to create a marketplace that enables economic success for all participants.
• Experience mentoring or onboarding team members in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving industry trends.
• A sense of humor and enthusiasm for thriving in a dynamic, mission-driven organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$135,000 - $250,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at X, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.