Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.  

Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

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. Involved in day-to-day tasks and supporting strategic initiatives for these relationships.
• 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.

Skills & Qualifications

• At least 12 years of combined law firm and in-house experience in commercial transactions, including significant experience with high-value hardware products.
• Deep familiarity and demonstrated success negotiating large-scale complex hardware and IP-focused agreements without established guardrails.
• Understanding of generative AI and semiconductor systems.
• Experience with federal government contracts preferred.
• Business acumen and critical thinking with the ability to think on one’s feet and interact confidently with C-Suite executives.
• Strong ability to quickly learn other practice areas, and desire to work in lean team with a lot of exposure and scope.
• Can-do attitude and strong work ethic; no task is beneath you and no problem is unsolvable. Ability to operate unsupervised with attention to detail.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and bar admission required (California preferred).
• This role is full time in office in Sunnyvale, California.

Location

• This role is full time in office in Sunnyvale, California.

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:

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2025.

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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