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OpenAIOpenAISan Francisco, CA

Counsel, AI Product

Provides legal counsel to AI product teams on regulatory, copyright, privacy, and commerce risks for advanced models like ChatGPT and agentic systems. Requires 10+ years experience, JD with CA bar, and strong judgment in ambiguous tech scenarios.

248k – 330k
Hybrid10+ YOELegal

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Be the go-to counsel and partner for several teams focused on frontier AI models and products.
  • Identify and address product, regulatory, copyright, commerce, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, including for agentic, commerce, and multi-modal experiences.
  • Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build processes for scaling flexible solutions that address risk.
  • Serve as an expert in AI legal matters and help propose and advance AI legal policy positions.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience with a mix of in-house or technology-focused law firm roles.
  • Understand the letter of the law and can approach problems in a practical, principled approach.
  • Build cross-functional relationships and communication styles that resonate with teams to balance risk-taking with responsible development.
  • Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.

Skills

Ai LawRegulatory ComplianceCopyright LawPrivacy LawCommerce LawLegal Risk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationAi Policy

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