Senior Counsel, Commercial and Product

About the company Our client is a hardware technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. A legal role covering commercial contracts and the legal questions that come with building electronic products, from deal negotiation through the product lifecycle. It suits a self-directed lawyer who is comfortable owning matters end to end on a compact legal team. What you'll do - Negotiate and draft commercial agreements with customers and partners, including supply, development and licensing terms. - Advise on legal questions across the product lifecycle, such as intellectual property ownership, safety, regulation, privacy, security and liability. - Produce standard agreement forms, guidance documents and internal policies, then coach colleagues on their use. - Partner closely with teams across product design, engineering, deal-making and company leadership. - Mentor junior lawyers and oversee outside counsel when required. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 3 years of experience at a large national law firm, in any practice area. - Law degree and admission to practice in at least one U.S. state. - Strong customer-facing manner and the ability to hold firm positions in negotiations with major partners. - Comfort moving between commercial and product work without a fixed split. - Self-direction and sound judgment, with the ability to escalate appropriately without close supervision. - Familiarity with legal questions around privacy, AI, security, product compliance or new technology. - Willingness to travel to company offices in the United States. Bonus points - Three to four years of in-house commercial or product counsel experience after firm training. - A law degree from a highly regarded law school. - Previous in-house legal work at a product company in hardware, chips, optics, immersive technology or industrial manufacturing. - Past experience drafting and negotiating production, supply and co-development contracts. - Experience with intellectual property licensing and foundry deals. - Experience with contract lifecycle management software. - Background in procurement, sourcing or supply chain agreements. - Based in Austin, Texas, or open to relocating. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 180,000 to 200,000 per year - Health, dental and vision coverage - Tax-advantaged accounts for health, childcare and commuting costs - Life and disability insurance - 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching - Mental health and coaching support - Family-building and caregiving support - Financial wellness support - Professional development course catalog - Flexible time off and company holidays Location and work model - Austin, Texas, United States - Hybrid - Some travel to U.S. offices - Full-time