Company Intro
At Toloka AI we create data that powers leading GenAI models and innovations. We work with big tech, renowned AI startups, enterprises and non-profit research organizations worldwide. We use a combination of Experts + Crowd + Tech Platform to teach AI models to reason and evaluate their efficacy and safety. We have experts in more than 50 different domains—from doctors and lawyers to physicists and engineers—and boast one of the most diverse global crowds, representing over 100 countries and speaking 40+ languages. We are a well-funded startup with an enviable portfolio of clients including Anthropic, Amazon, Microsoft, poolside, Recraft, and Shopify.
Recently, we secured strategic investment led by Bezos Expeditions with participation from Mikhail Parakhin, CTO of Shopify and board advisor to leading GenAI companies, who now serves as our Chairman of the Board. Our remote-first team is globally distributed around the world: USA, UK, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Serbia, and more. Our headquarters is located in Amsterdam
About this freelance role
Work with our international legal team to draft, review, and negotiate commercial technology contracts while ensuring compliance in a fast-moving, innovative environment. Ideal for a junior lawyer or legal counsel seeking hands-on experience across SaaS and broader tech deals. This freelance based role reports to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, software licensing, data licensing, professional services, reseller/distribution agreements, NDAs, and related pre-contract documents.
* Advise on contract terms, risk allocation, and compliance (EU, US and local requirements).
* Partner with sales, procurement, product, and finance to close deals on time.
* Create and continuously maintain templates, standard clauses, and negotiation playbooks.
* Support contract lifecycle management.
* Track legal developments impacting the business.
Key Qualifications
* English - Native
* Law degree from a recognised university (LL.B, LL.M, or equivalent).
* Qualified to practise in US, EU or UK, with 1–3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) ideally gained in a law firm (ideally in the technology transactions practice group) or in-house legal department (ideally at a start-up).
* Demonstrable experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in the technology sector.
* Solid understanding of EU, US, UK and local contract law principles.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
* Strong organisational skills, detail orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
* Pragmatic, solution-focused approach with a willingness to get involved in varied legal issues.
* Experience and understanding of privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, US state laws, etc.) is a plus
* Experience negotiating intellectual property clauses is a plus.
What We Offer:
* Flexible full-time remote project
* Competitive hourly rate