Role OverviewAstera Labs is seeking a driven, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
Senior Counsel, Commercial to join our growing Legal team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal partner to our business teams, thoughtfully managing risk in a fast-moving, public-company environment.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic AI infrastructure semiconductor company during a period of hypergrowth, where your contributions will have a direct and visible impact.
Key Responsibilities- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, strategic partnerships, and technology licensing agreements.
- Collaborate closely with sales, procurement, finance, and business operations to structure deals that protect the company while enabling commercial success.
- Develop and refine contract playbooks, templates, and department infrastructure and tools that scale with the business.
- Take ownership of legal process improvements and help define how commercial legal work gets done, including the use of AI tools.
- Train and empower internal stakeholders on contract processes, risk awareness, and self-service tools.
- Support strategic initiatives across the business, including real estate transactions, M&A diligence, contract management system enhancements, and emerging legal needs as they arise.
Basic Qualifications- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred).
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong foundation in commercial transactions gained at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Strong collaborator with the ability to build relationships across the organization.
- Pragmatic, with sound judgment that balances legal risk against business opportunity.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business partners at all levels.
- Team player, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in semiconductor, hardware, and AI/cloud infrastructure is a plus.
Base salary range is $200,000 to $260,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
