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Commercial Counsel, SPARC

Anthropic · New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Anthropic's roles stay open a median of 62 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Anthropic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Anthropic
high
449 stale, 19 reposted of 603 open
Hiring momentum
795 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anthropic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anthropic.

About this role

The Commercial Counsel, SPARC role at Anthropic involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in AI safety and research. The position requires collaboration with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to enhance deal velocity and provide legal guidance, while also contributing to the development of legal infrastructure and supporting AI governance initiatives. This role offers an opportunity for an attorney to deepen their expertise in commercial transactions within the context of responsible AI development.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anthropic as an employer.

What you need

  • Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and meet local licensing requirements to work as in-house counsel
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
  • Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance to non-lawyers on complex commercial law matters

Nice to have

  • Commercial experience supporting research collaborations and sponsored research and grant giving programs
  • Curiosity about AI technology and AI policy, and a commitment to responsible AI development
  • Experience with biotech, clinical research, or other life sciences transactions
  • Familiarity with grant-making or grant-funded arrangements, including funding terms and compliance considerations
  • Experience advising on partnerships with non-profit foundations, academic institutions, or industry trade groups

What you get

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Lovely office space for collaboration

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid policy
  • Visa sponsorship is available, but not guaranteed for all roles
  • Annual salary range provided, but no details on bonuses or commissions for this specific role

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Listed by Anthropic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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