We are building the search engine for AI agents. Our API is designed from the ground up to power RAG and real-time reasoning in AI systems. By connecting LLMs to high quality, trustworthy web content, we help developers build agents that are not only intelligent, but also informed.
We work with some of the most innovative teams in AI, from small startups shaping the ecosystem to the largest enterprises deploying AI at scale. Whether it is powering sales assistants, research copilots, or internal knowledge tools, we are the missing link between LLMs and the real world.
The RoleWe are looking for an outstanding and diligent Technology Commercial Legal Counsel with an excellent track record, a strong work ethic, and exceptional attention to detail to join our dynamic Legal team based in New York.
You will take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating critical worldwide agreements that underpin Tavily’s business operations, while ensuring our compliance with global privacy and data protection regulations.
What You’ll Do• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, consulting, referral, reseller and NDAs.
• Support and enhance Tavily’s privacy and data protection program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations such as the GDPR, CCPA, and other global standards.
• Review and negotiate DPAs and provide ongoing legal guidance on privacy matters
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product and R&D, to identify legal needs and implement best practices.
• Draft employment-related documents and advise on employment law matters.
• Provide legal support on corporate matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to assess legal risk and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Bar admission in the U.S., EU, or Israel.
• LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a top-tier university.
• 3 to 6 years of experience post internship or trainee program, practicing commercial and privacy law, both at a leading law firm and as in-house counsel at a tech company.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating technology commercial agreements (including DPAs).
• Experience with global privacy regulations such as the GDPR, CPRA, and U.S. state privacy laws.
• Willingness to relocate to (if already authorized to work in the United States), or currently residing in, New York.
• Experience with U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws.
• Familiarity with global AI regulations – an advantage.
• Experience in corporate or employment law – an advantage.
Full-time employees at Tavily enjoy:
• A young, open, and inclusive culture where everyone has real impact from day one.
• The opportunity to build alongside a fast-moving team at the forefront of agentic AI.
• Daily team lunches, plus fully stocked snacks to keep you energized.
• A deep-work culture that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
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What We Do
Search. Extract. Crawl. The web access stack built for builders, by builders.
Tavily powers the next generation of agents with a suite of tools for real-time Search, structured data Extraction, and fully-rendered Crawling — everything agents need to access and reason over the live web.
Purpose-built for RAG, autonomy, and production-grade agent systems.
