At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.

Enter Groq's LPU™ Inference Engine. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link/scspdemo.

Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.

Director, Commercial & Product Legal

Mission: We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Commercial and Product Legal to join our team at Groq. In this critical role, you will provide expert legal counsel to support business growth, safeguard the company's interests, and guide the successful development and launch of innovative products. You will focus on meeting customer needs while managing and minimizing legal risks effectively.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Lead the development and negotiation of commercial contracts and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with company goals, laws, and regulations.
Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with product development, launch, and ongoing operations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Provide legal guidance on business development and partnership strategies, negotiating and drafting agreements that drive revenue growth and strategic partnerships.
Collaborate with sales and business development teams to develop contract templates and playbooks that support business objectives and minimize legal risk.
Develop and implement efficient legal processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, product teams, and customers, providing clear and effective legal guidance and communication to support business objectives.

Ideal candidates have/are:

Strong expertise, with at least 10 years of experience in in-house and law firm legal roles, including experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a focus on negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, product agreements, and other legal documents.
Proven ability to think critically and strategically, understanding the company's business goals and objectives, and developing legal strategies to support those goals.
Expertise in identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with product development, launch, and ongoing operations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, product teams, and customers.
Understanding of the company's industry and business, with the ability to apply legal expertise to support business objectives and drive growth.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Attributes of a Groqster:

Humility - Egos are checked at the door
Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $251,200 to $439,600, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.

Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.

At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: talent@groq.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. #LI-Remote

Director, Commercial & Product Legal at Groq