# Senior Counsel, AI & Product Compliance

**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $330k – $366k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Uk Online Safety Act, Eu Digital Services Act, Eu Ai Act, Ai Regulation, Legal Compliance, Compliance Programs, Governance Frameworks, Product Compliance, Regulatory Monitoring, Risk Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, California Bar
**Posted:** 2026-08-28

> Leads global AI, platform, and online safety regulatory compliance for products and operations, partnering with technical and business teams to build scalable governance and controls. Requires 10+ years of technology-focused legal experience, deep knowledge of major AI regulations, and California practice qualification.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal expert on the UK Online Safety Act, EU Digital Services Act, EU AI Act, and related global AI, platform, and online safety regulations.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable compliance programs, governance frameworks, controls, and operating processes.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Safety, Policy, Operations, and Security teams to translate regulatory obligations into practical product and operational requirements.
- Monitor emerging regulations and enforcement trends, anticipate their impact, and help shape compliance strategy.
- Develop repeatable processes, playbooks, escalation paths, and decision frameworks that support rapid execution while managing risk.
- Support engagement with regulators, external counsel, industry groups, and other stakeholders.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in a mix of in-house or technology-focused law firm roles.
- Deep expertise in the UK Online Safety Act, EU Digital Services Act, EU AI Act, and similar global regulatory frameworks.
- Experience building or leading scalable legal compliance programs in a fast-moving technology environment.
- Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical product, technical, and operational guidance.
- Strong cross-functional relationship-building and communication skills.
- Strong ownership, sound judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguous, rapidly evolving regulatory environments.
- JD and license or qualification to practice in California.

## Compensation
- Annual salary: $330,000–$366,000.

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