Commercial Counsel - EMEA (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our team at Anthropic, a leading AI research company dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. This Commercial Counsel remote position will serve as a strategic legal partner to our sales teams, supporting complex deal negotiations and commercial activities that fuel our expansion with leading EMEA companies and organizations across all market segments, from SMB to large enterprises.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, focusing on GTM/Sales transactions in EMEA, including enterprise customer contracts.
• Partner closely with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance.
• Help build and maintain our commercial legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements.
• Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business momentum.
• Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies.
• Foster relationships with external stakeholders, including clients of all sizes, regulatory bodies, and industry partners across the EMEA region.

Requirements

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in a relevant EMEA jurisdiction.
• At least 4 years of legal experience, ideally with exposure to commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, or technology transactions.
• Clear communication skills and comfort translating legal concepts for non-lawyer audiences.
• A low-ego, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners.
• Curiosity about AI technology, AI Policy, and commitment to responsible AI development.
• Experience navigating multi-stakeholder agreements involving technical and policy considerations.
• Comfort in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• A "doer" attitude—willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in where needed.

Nice to Have

• In-house experience at leading technology companies with EMEA operations.
• Previous experience with AI, machine learning, or other experimental technologies in commercial contexts.
• Experience supporting sales teams across diverse client segments in deal negotiations.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from £125,000 to £165,000 GBP.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work policy.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Access to a lovely office space for collaboration with colleagues.
• Optional equity donation matching.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices.

Join us at Anthropic, where we believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. If you are passionate about AI and want to contribute to building beneficial AI systems, we encourage you to apply for this Commercial Counsel remote position.