Associate General Counsel, Commercial

Higgsfield AI

Associate General Counsel leading commercial legal strategy for Higgsfield AI, a generative video company. Negotiating enterprise agreements, advising executives, and scaling legal operations.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $260,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating complex commercial transactions, including enterprise SaaS agreements and technology licensing, while providing strategic legal advice to executive leadership. Proven ability to build scalable legal processes and mentor high-performing legal teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law School10+ Years Of Legal ExperienceExpertise In Negotiating Enterprise SaaS AgreementsStrong Understanding Of Legal Issues Affecting AI And SoftwareExceptional Drafting And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Commercial TransactionsTechnology LicensingContract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation PlaybooksLegal Risk AssessmentScalable Legal ProcessesAI InfrastructureData PrivacyIntellectual PropertyEmerging Technologies

Soft Skills

Exceptional Business JudgmentStakeholder ManagementCollaborationExecution OrientationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Contract TemplatesApproval FrameworksLegal WorkflowsEnterprise Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In A U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SaaSAPI AgreementsDeveloper PlatformsStrategic PartnershipsHigh-Growth Technology CompaniesDigital MediaAdvertising TechnologyConsumer Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as senior legal advisor for complex commercial transactions, including enterprise SaaS, API and developer platform agreements, strategic partnerships, technology licensing, channel partnerships, procurement, and other high-impact matters
Structure and negotiate commercial arrangements involving API access, developer platforms, AI infrastructure, model licensing, usage-based pricing, and emerging AI products
Lead negotiations for strategic customers and partners while balancing legal risk with business objectives
Partner with executive leadership to accelerate revenue generation and enable commercial growth
Advise on international expansion, go-to-market models, pricing strategies, and new business initiatives
Counsel leadership and cross-functional teams on AI, enterprise software, data, intellectual property, digital media, advertising technology, privacy, and emerging regulations
Support strategic partnerships, product launches, and expansion into new markets
Identify legal risks and opportunities proactively
Design and improve scalable commercial contracting processes
Develop negotiation playbooks, approval frameworks, contract templates, fallback positions, and internal guidance
Optimize contract lifecycle management, reporting, and legal workflows with Operations and Enterprise Systems
Help establish the commercial legal organization’s long-term structure, processes, and best practices
Mentor junior legal professionals and help build the legal team
Collaborate with Sales, Partnerships, Product, Security, Privacy, Finance, and Operations
Translate complex legal issues into practical business recommendations
Support special projects and strategic initiatives in a hypergrowth environment
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting AI, enterprise software, privacy, digital media, content generation, consumer protection, and related technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
10+ years of legal experience, including significant experience leading sophisticated commercial transactions for high-growth technology companies
Combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
Experience serving as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders
Deep expertise negotiating enterprise SaaS agreements, API and developer platform agreements, technology licensing, strategic partnerships, and other sophisticated commercial transactions
Experience supporting AI, cloud infrastructure, APIs, developer platforms, or highly technical software products strongly preferred
Strong understanding of legal issues affecting AI, software, data, intellectual property, privacy, and emerging technologies
Exceptional business judgment and ability to provide practical, risk-balanced advice in ambiguous situations
Proven ability to build scalable legal processes and improve operational efficiency
Experience mentoring attorneys or legal professionals and helping build high-performing legal teams
Outstanding drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Highly collaborative, low ego, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Ability and willingness to travel once per quarter, including two annual trips to San Francisco and two annual trips to Kazakhstan
Ability to work during agreed working hours and maintain sufficient overlap with the relevant team’s time zone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible and may participate in the Company's discretionary annual bonus program
Eligibility to participate in the company’s stock option program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Additional benefits and perks
Opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside an experienced, fast-moving, and international team
Significant ownership and direct impact
Opportunities for professional growth as the company scales