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Senior Director, Complex Commercial Transactions
Sunnyvale, CA
Cerebras is developing a radically new chip and system to dramatically accelerate deep learning applications. Our system runs training and inference workloads orders of magnitude faster than contemporary machines, fundamentally changing the way ML researchers work and pursue AI innovation.
We are innovating at every level of the stack – from chip, to microcode, to power delivery and cooling, to new algorithms and network architectures at the cutting edge of ML research. Our fully-integrated system delivers unprecedented performance because it is built from the ground up for deep learning workloads.
Cerebras is building a team of exceptional people to work together on big problems. Join us!
About the role
Cerebras Systems is seeking a sophisticated and experienced attorney to lead complex commercial transaction matters. This attorney will negotiate and drive to close high value revenue and supply chain transactions with important IP components. The successful candidate will operate independently in a high growth environment and will be comfortable working collaboratively and proactively within Legal and cross-functionally. The ability to directly counsel C-Suite members is a must.
This position will report directly to the General Counsel. Executives are in-office, which enables critical business knowledge and organizational decisions in a fast-paced environment. Therefore, this attorney will be required to join their colleagues five days a week in-office to maximize success in the role.
Responsibilities
- Serving as the primary legal point of contact and most senior attorney for the company’s complex commercial transactions, with focus on high value hardware revenue deals, joint development arrangements, supply chain matters, and other complex transactions with important IP components.
- Managing, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements with global corporations across multiple industries, including highly regulated sectors and government programs.
- Acting in a leadership position to drive deals to closure with cross-functional colleagues.
- Building repeatable processes, procedures and tools to enable the efficient negotiation of, and compliance with, an increasing number of commercial transactions.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to colleagues.
- Managing outside counsel effectively.
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Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras :
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI.
Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.
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