Senior Corporate Counsel
Company: Sierra
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About us At Sierra, we’re creating a platform to help businesses
build better, more human customer experiences with AI. We are
primarily an in-person company based in San Francisco, with growing
offices in Atlanta, New York, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich,
Singapore, Japan, and Sydney. We are guided by a set of values that
are at the core of our actions and define our culture: Trust,
Customer Obsession, Craftsmanship, Intensity, and Family. These
values are the foundation of our work, and we are committed to
upholding them in everything we do. Our co-founders are Bret Taylor
and Clay Bavor . Bret currently serves as Board Chair of OpenAI.
Previously, he was co-CEO of Salesforce (which had acquired the
company he founded, Quip) and CTO of Facebook. Bret was also one of
Google's earliest product managers and co-creator of Google Maps.
Before founding Sierra, Clay spent 18 years at Google, where he
most recently led Google Labs. Earlier, he started and led Google’s
AR/VR effort, Project Starline, and Google Lens. Before that, Clay
led the product and design teams for Google Workspace. What you’ll
do We’re hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel to be a core member of
Sierra’s legal team. We are looking for someone who has deep
expertise in leading strategic corporate transactions (e.g.,
mergers and acquisitions, financings), corporate governance, and
subsidiary management who is also eager to broaden their scope
across employment, equity matters, and other strategic areas. You
will thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy tackling challenges
beyond your comfort zone, and be excited to contribute across the
business. In return, we’ll provide the support and opportunities
you need to grow and excel as a lawyer. You’ll be part of a legal
team that is highly respected within both the company and the
broader legal industry—committed to excellence, collaboration, and
making a meaningful impact. Corporate Transactions: Structure,
negotiate, and advise on strategic corporate transactions (e.g.,
mergers and acquisitions, financings) at all phases of the deal
life cycle, from deal structuring and term sheet negotiation to due
diligence, definitive agreement negotiation, and post-closing
integration. Subsidiary Governance: Manage corporate governance and
legal operations matters for Sierra subsidiary entities, both
domestic and international, including incorporation, corporate
maintenance (e.g., filings and regulatory information requests),
preparation of board and committee materials, corporate
resolutions, and working with management and directors in preparing
for board meetings. Expertise : Deep knowledge of practice areas
that underpin the corporate practice, including corporate
structuring and contracting (e.g., M&A and financing
agreements), deal and project management, and corporate governance.
You will also want to work in AI and understand the nuances of law
as it relates to AI. You will be expected to advise broadly on all
corporate issues and be comfortable doing so. Operational
Excellence : Help build out our corporate legal function to be best
in class. We aim to be the fastest and strongest, where the legal
team is the differentiator in the deal and contract lifecycle. You
will be developing processes, templates, playbooks, and workflows
to drive efficiency and scalability. Teamwork : A team player first
and foremost. Sierra is a unique place to work, with a strong sense
of togetherness, and the legal team is no exception. You will look
out for your colleagues, be accustomed to sharing, and helping the
team succeed. Judgment : Understand risk in the context of a
hyper-scaling business and have sound judgment and be strategic in
your decision making. You will not be afraid to make judgment
calls, and you will be empowered to do so. Approach : A strong work
ethic with an eye for detail. You will strive for perfection, and
expect that of others. Collaborate : Collaborate cross-functionally
with Operations, Corporate Development, People Operations,
Recruiting, Sales, and Agent Development teams to support strategic
business initiatives and revenue growth. What you’ll bring 6 years
of legal experience, with a combination of both large law firm and
in-house experience at a tech company. A strong background in
negotiating and managing complex corporate transactions and
contracts, and managing and driving corporate governance matters.
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with both
legal and non-legal stakeholders. A proactive mindset and the
ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic startup
environment. Even better… Experience with employment, benefits
and/or equity matters. A passion for AI, with a deep understanding
of AI products, LLMs and the related legal issues. Law firm
experience at a top-tier, internationally recognized law firm.
Experience working at a high-growth startup and operating with a
sense of ownership. Industry specific knowledge in any of the
following: Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecoms, Insurance
and/or Consumer. Our values Trust: We build trust with our
customers with our accountability, empathy, quality, and
responsiveness. We build trust in AI by making it more accessible,
safe, and useful. We build trust with each other by showing up for
each other professionally and personally, creating an environment
that enables all of us to do our best work. Customer Obsession: We
deeply understand our customers’ business goals and relentlessly
focus on driving outcomes, not just technical milestones. Everyone
at the company knows and spends time with our customers. When our
customer is having an issue, we drop everything and fix it.
Craftsmanship: We get the details right, from the words on the page
to the system architecture. We have good taste. When we notice
something isn’t right, we take the time to fix it. We are proud of
the products we produce. We continuously self-reflect to
continuously self-improve. Intensity: We know we don’t have the
luxury of patience. We play to win. We care about our product being
the best, and when it isn’t, we fix it. When we fail, we talk about
it openly and without blame so we succeed the next time. Family: We
know that balance and intensity are compatible, and we model it in
our actions and processes. We are the best technology company for
parents. We support and respect each other and celebrate each
other’s personal and professional achievements. What we offer We
want our benefits to reflect our values and offer the following to
full-time employees: Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off Medical,
Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family Life Insurance
and Disability Benefits Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension) with
Sierra match Parental Leave Fertility and family building benefits
through Carrot Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to
keep you energized Discretionary Benefit Stipend giving people the
ability to spend where it matters most Free alphorn lessons These
benefits are further detailed in Sierra's policies, may vary by
region, and are subject to change at any time, consistent with the
terms of any applicable compensation or benefits plans. Eligible
full-time employees can participate in Sierra's equity plans
subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Be you,
with us We're working to bring the transformative power of AI to
every organization in the world. To do so, it is important to us
that the diversity of our employees represents the diversity of our
customers. We believe that our work and culture are better when we
encourage, support, and respect different skills and experiences
represented within our team. We encourage you to apply even if your
experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We strive
to evaluate all applicants consistently without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual
orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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